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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.72, 1,215.27 and 739.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.72, 1,215.27 and 739.44 is: 1,108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.72 : 1,215.27 = 739.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.72/1,215.27 = 739.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.72x = 1,215.27 × 739.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.72x = 898,619.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,619.25/810.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.42

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