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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.42, 1,115.64 and 699.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.42, 1,115.64 and 699.27 is: 962.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.42 : 1,115.64 = 699.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.42/1,115.64 = 699.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.42x = 1,115.64 × 699.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.42x = 780,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,133.58/810.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.63

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