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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.20, 1,212.10 and 733.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.20, 1,212.10 and 733.40 is: 1,097.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.20 : 1,212.10 = 733.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.20/1,212.10 = 733.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.20x = 1,212.10 × 733.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.20x = 888,954.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,954.14/810.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.20

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