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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.29, 1,215.58 and 561.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.29, 1,215.58 and 561.17 is: 841.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.29 : 1,215.58 = 561.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.29/1,215.58 = 561.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.29x = 1,215.58 × 561.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.29x = 682,151.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,151.47/810.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.87

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