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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.69, 1,214.82 and 739.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.69, 1,214.82 and 739.41 is: 1,108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.69 : 1,214.82 = 739.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.69/1,214.82 = 739.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.69x = 1,214.82 × 739.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.69x = 898,250.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,250.06/810.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.01

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