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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.20, 1,215.39 and 399.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.20, 1,215.39 and 399.35 is: 599.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.20 : 1,215.39 = 399.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.20/1,215.39 = 399.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.20x = 1,215.39 × 399.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.20x = 485,366.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,366.00/810.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.07

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