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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.14, 1,215.99 and 425.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.14, 1,215.99 and 425.94 is: 638.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.14 : 1,215.99 = 425.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.14/1,215.99 = 425.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.14x = 1,215.99 × 425.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.14x = 517,938.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,938.78/811.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.53

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