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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.60, 1,214.37 and 646.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.60, 1,214.37 and 646.38 is: 968.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.60 : 1,214.37 = 646.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.60/1,214.37 = 646.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.60x = 1,214.37 × 646.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.60x = 784,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,944.48/810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.35

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