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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.02, 1,117.55 and 495.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.02, 1,117.55 and 495.48 is: 683.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.02 : 1,117.55 = 495.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.02/1,117.55 = 495.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.02x = 1,117.55 × 495.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.02x = 553,726.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,726.32/810.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.60

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