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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.21, 1,216.50 and 680.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.21, 1,216.50 and 680.60 is: 1,020.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.21 : 1,216.50 = 680.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.21/1,216.50 = 680.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.21x = 1,216.50 × 680.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.21x = 827,949.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,949.90/811.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.64

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