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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.28, 1,216.04 and 565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.28, 1,216.04 and 565.20 is: 848.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.28 : 1,216.04 = 565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.28/1,216.04 = 565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.28x = 1,216.04 × 565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.28x = 687,305.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,305.81/810.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.23

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