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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.68, 1,213.50 and 578.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.68, 1,213.50 and 578.84 is: 866.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.68 : 1,213.50 = 578.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.68/1,213.50 = 578.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.68x = 1,213.50 × 578.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.68x = 702,422.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,422.34/810.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.46

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