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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.75, 1,216.46 and 399.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.75, 1,216.46 and 399.88 is: 599.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.75 : 1,216.46 = 399.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.75/1,216.46 = 399.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.75x = 1,216.46 × 399.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.75x = 486,438.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,438.02/810.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.99

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