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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.74, 1,217.04 and 615.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.74, 1,217.04 and 615.26 is: 923.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.74 : 1,217.04 = 615.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.74/1,217.04 = 615.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.74x = 1,217.04 × 615.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.74x = 748,796.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,796.03/810.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.60

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