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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.09, 1,117.67 and 499.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.09, 1,117.67 and 499.77 is: 689.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.09 : 1,117.67 = 499.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.09/1,117.67 = 499.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.09x = 1,117.67 × 499.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.09x = 558,575.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,575.44/810.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.52

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