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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.88, 1,214.88 and 424.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.88, 1,214.88 and 424.96 is: 636.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.88 : 1,214.88 = 424.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.88/1,214.88 = 424.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.88x = 1,214.88 × 424.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.88x = 516,275.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,275.40/810.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.69

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