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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.22, 1,215.60 and 481.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.22, 1,215.60 and 481.10 is: 721.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.22 : 1,215.60 = 481.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.22/1,215.60 = 481.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.22x = 1,215.60 × 481.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.22x = 584,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,825.16/810.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.81

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