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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.27, 1,215.50 and 699.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.27, 1,215.50 and 699.48 is: 1,049.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.27 : 1,215.50 = 699.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.27/1,215.50 = 699.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.27x = 1,215.50 × 699.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.27x = 850,214.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,214.44/810.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.30

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