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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.18, 1,118.01 and 499.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.18, 1,118.01 and 499.62 is: 689.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.18 : 1,118.01 = 499.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.18/1,118.01 = 499.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.18x = 1,118.01 × 499.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.18x = 558,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,580.16/810.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.45

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