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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.82, 1,214.94 and 603.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.82, 1,214.94 and 603.70 is: 904.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.82 : 1,214.94 = 603.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.82/1,214.94 = 603.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.82x = 1,214.94 × 603.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.82x = 733,459.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,459.28/810.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.59

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