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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.12, 1,216.26 and 481.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.12, 1,216.26 and 481.67 is: 723.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.12 : 1,216.26 = 481.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.12/1,216.26 = 481.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.12x = 1,216.26 × 481.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.12x = 585,835.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,835.95/810.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.15

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