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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810, 1,118.23 and 495.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810, 1,118.23 and 495.34 is: 683.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810 : 1,118.23 = 495.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810/1,118.23 = 495.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810x = 1,118.23 × 495.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810x = 553,900.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,900.01/810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.83

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