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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.89, 1,215.27 and 371.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.89, 1,215.27 and 371.98 is: 557.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.89 : 1,215.27 = 371.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.89/1,215.27 = 371.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.89x = 1,215.27 × 371.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.89x = 452,053.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,053.10/810.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.48

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