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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.07, 1,117.78 and 456.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.07, 1,117.78 and 456.01 is: 629.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.07 : 1,117.78 = 456.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.07/1,117.78 = 456.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.07x = 1,117.78 × 456.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.07x = 509,718.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,718.86/810.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.23

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