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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.46, 1,214.61 and 603.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.46, 1,214.61 and 603.37 is: 904.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.46 : 1,214.61 = 603.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.46/1,214.61 = 603.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.46x = 1,214.61 × 603.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.46x = 732,859.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,859.24/810.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.25

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