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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.71, 1,215.75 and 680.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.71, 1,215.75 and 680.10 is: 1,019.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.71 : 1,215.75 = 680.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.71/1,215.75 = 680.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.71x = 1,215.75 × 680.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.71x = 826,831.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,831.58/810.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.89

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