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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.64, 1,215.96 and 538.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.64, 1,215.96 and 538.47 is: 807.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.64 : 1,215.96 = 538.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.64/1,215.96 = 538.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.64x = 1,215.96 × 538.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.64x = 654,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,757.98/810.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.71

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