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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.70, 1,214.17 and 521.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.70, 1,214.17 and 521.26 is: 780.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.70 : 1,214.17 = 521.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.70/1,214.17 = 521.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.70x = 1,214.17 × 521.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.70x = 632,898.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,898.25/810.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.68

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