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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.43, 1,217.64 and 806.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.43, 1,217.64 and 806.85 is: 1,204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.43 : 1,217.64 = 806.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.43/1,217.64 = 806.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.43x = 1,217.64 × 806.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.43x = 982,452.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,452.83/815.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.83

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