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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.15, 1,118.17 and 526.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.15, 1,118.17 and 526.17 is: 726.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.15 : 1,118.17 = 526.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.15/1,118.17 = 526.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.15x = 1,118.17 × 526.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.15x = 588,344.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,344.34/810.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.22

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