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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.59, 1,216.04 and 399.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.59, 1,216.04 and 399.62 is: 599.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.59 : 1,216.04 = 399.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.59/1,216.04 = 399.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.59x = 1,216.04 × 399.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.59x = 485,945.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,945.83/810.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.50

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