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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.63, 1,215.36 and 674.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.63, 1,215.36 and 674.29 is: 1,009.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.63 : 1,215.36 = 674.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.63/1,215.36 = 674.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.63x = 1,215.36 × 674.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.63x = 819,505.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,505.09/811.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.70

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