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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.70, 1,214.50 and 535.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.70, 1,214.50 and 535.98 is: 802.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.70 : 1,214.50 = 535.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.70/1,214.50 = 535.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.70x = 1,214.50 × 535.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.70x = 650,947.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,947.71/810.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.95

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