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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.13, 1,118.29 and 511.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.13, 1,118.29 and 511.35 is: 705.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.13 : 1,118.29 = 511.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.13/1,118.29 = 511.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.13x = 1,118.29 × 511.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.13x = 571,836.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,836.31/810.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.86

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