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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.11, 1,214.30 and 532.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.11, 1,214.30 and 532.64 is: 798.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.11 : 1,214.30 = 532.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.11/1,214.30 = 532.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.11x = 1,214.30 × 532.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.11x = 646,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,789.12/810.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.39

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