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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.17, 1,215.25 and 665.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.17, 1,215.25 and 665.58 is: 998.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.17 : 1,215.25 = 665.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.17/1,215.25 = 665.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.17x = 1,215.25 × 665.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.17x = 808,848.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,848.99/810.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.37

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