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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810, 1,209.36 and 688.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810, 1,209.36 and 688.32 is: 1,027.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810 : 1,209.36 = 688.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810/1,209.36 = 688.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810x = 1,209.36 × 688.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810x = 832,426.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,426.68/810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.69

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