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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.99, 1,210.26 and 610.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.99, 1,210.26 and 610.81 is: 914.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.99 : 1,210.26 = 610.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.99/1,210.26 = 610.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.99x = 1,210.26 × 610.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.99x = 739,238.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,238.91/807.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.91

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