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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.77, 1,216.04 and 420.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.77, 1,216.04 and 420.55 is: 630.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.77 : 1,216.04 = 420.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.77/1,216.04 = 420.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.77x = 1,216.04 × 420.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.77x = 511,400.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,400.48/810.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.76

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