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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.14, 1,118.02 and 495.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.14, 1,118.02 and 495.46 is: 683.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.14 : 1,118.02 = 495.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.14/1,118.02 = 495.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.14x = 1,118.02 × 495.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.14x = 553,934.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,934.19/810.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.75

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