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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.63, 1,215.96 and 786.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.63, 1,215.96 and 786.96 is: 1,180.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.63 : 1,215.96 = 786.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.63/1,215.96 = 786.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.63x = 1,215.96 × 786.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.63x = 956,911.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,911.88/810.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.45

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