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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.54, 1,214.42 and 656.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.54, 1,214.42 and 656.53 is: 983.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.54 : 1,214.42 = 656.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.54/1,214.42 = 656.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.54x = 1,214.42 × 656.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.54x = 797,296.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,296.84/810.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.66

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