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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.37, 1,115.86 and 679.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.37, 1,115.86 and 679.15 is: 935.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.37 : 1,115.86 = 679.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.37/1,115.86 = 679.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.37x = 1,115.86 × 679.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.37x = 757,839.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,839.96/810.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.17

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