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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.88, 1,216.40 and 421.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.88, 1,216.40 and 421.04 is: 631.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.88 : 1,216.40 = 421.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.88/1,216.40 = 421.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.88x = 1,216.40 × 421.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.88x = 512,153.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,153.06/810.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.60

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