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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.33, 1,215.95 and 399.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.33, 1,215.95 and 399.81 is: 599.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.33 : 1,215.95 = 399.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.33/1,215.95 = 399.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.33x = 1,215.95 × 399.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.33x = 486,149.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,149.80/810.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.94

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