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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.28, 1,214.18 and 603.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.28, 1,214.18 and 603.88 is: 904.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.28 : 1,214.18 = 603.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.28/1,214.18 = 603.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.28x = 1,214.18 × 603.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.28x = 733,219.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,219.02/810.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.90

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