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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.93, 1,215.73 and 290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.93, 1,215.73 and 290.64 is: 435.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.93 : 1,215.73 = 290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.93/1,215.73 = 290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.93x = 1,215.73 × 290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.93x = 353,339.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,339.77/810.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.72

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