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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.28, 1,215.68 and 604.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.28, 1,215.68 and 604.88 is: 906.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.28 : 1,215.68 = 604.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.28/1,215.68 = 604.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.28x = 1,215.68 × 604.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.28x = 735,340.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,340.52/811.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.40

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