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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.32, 1,212.72 and 604.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.32, 1,212.72 and 604.38 is: 904.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.32 : 1,212.72 = 604.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.32/1,212.72 = 604.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.32x = 1,212.72 × 604.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.32x = 732,943.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,943.71/810.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.52

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