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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.01, 1,117.88 and 495.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.01, 1,117.88 and 495.39 is: 683.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.01 : 1,117.88 = 495.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.01/1,117.88 = 495.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.01x = 1,117.88 × 495.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.01x = 553,786.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,786.57/810.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.68

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