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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.12, 1,117.92 and 515.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.12, 1,117.92 and 515.56 is: 711.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.12 : 1,117.92 = 515.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.12/1,117.92 = 515.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.12x = 1,117.92 × 515.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.12x = 576,354.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,354.84/810.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.44

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