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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.17, 1,118.19 and 495.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.17, 1,118.19 and 495.48 is: 683.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.17 : 1,118.19 = 495.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.17/1,118.19 = 495.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.17x = 1,118.19 × 495.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.17x = 554,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,040.78/810.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.86

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