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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.60, 1,214.07 and 485.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.60, 1,214.07 and 485.29 is: 726.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.60 : 1,214.07 = 485.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.60/1,214.07 = 485.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.60x = 1,214.07 × 485.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.60x = 589,176.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,176.03/810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.84

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