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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.30, 1,214.83 and 371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.30, 1,214.83 and 371.25 is: 556.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.30 : 1,214.83 = 371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.30/1,214.83 = 371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.30x = 1,214.83 × 371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.30x = 451,004.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,004.71/810.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.59

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