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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.06, 1,214.97 and 649.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.06, 1,214.97 and 649.66 is: 974.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.06 : 1,214.97 = 649.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.06/1,214.97 = 649.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.06x = 1,214.97 × 649.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.06x = 789,317.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,317.41/810.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.39

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