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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.12, 1,215.90 and 604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.12, 1,215.90 and 604.20 is: 906.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.12 : 1,215.90 = 604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.12/1,215.90 = 604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.12x = 1,215.90 × 604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.12x = 734,646.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,646.78/810.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.84

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