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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.16, 1,118.21 and 495.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.16, 1,118.21 and 495.68 is: 684.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.16 : 1,118.21 = 495.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.16/1,118.21 = 495.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.16x = 1,118.21 × 495.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.16x = 554,274.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,274.33/810.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.15

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