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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.08, 1,117.63 and 495.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.08, 1,117.63 and 495.26 is: 683.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.08 : 1,117.63 = 495.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.08/1,117.63 = 495.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.08x = 1,117.63 × 495.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.08x = 553,517.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,517.43/810.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.29

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