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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.20, 1,213.79 and 399.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.20, 1,213.79 and 399.23 is: 598.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.20 : 1,213.79 = 399.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.20/1,213.79 = 399.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.20x = 1,213.79 × 399.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.20x = 484,577.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,577.87/810.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.09

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