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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.09, 1,214.15 and 718.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.09, 1,214.15 and 718.97 is: 1,077.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.09 : 1,214.15 = 718.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.09/1,214.15 = 718.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.09x = 1,214.15 × 718.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.09x = 872,927.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,927.76/810.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.57

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