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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810, 1,118.08 and 499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810, 1,118.08 and 499.52 is: 689.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810 : 1,118.08 = 499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810/1,118.08 = 499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810x = 1,118.08 × 499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810x = 558,503.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,503.32/810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.51

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