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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.24, 1,213.20 and 679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.24, 1,213.20 and 679.20 is: 1,016.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.24 : 1,213.20 = 679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.24/1,213.20 = 679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.24x = 1,213.20 × 679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.24x = 824,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,005.44/810.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.99

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