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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.68, 1,215.81 and 342.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.68, 1,215.81 and 342.23 is: 513.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.68 : 1,215.81 = 342.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.68/1,215.81 = 342.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.68x = 1,215.81 × 342.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.68x = 416,080.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,080.58/810.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.25

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