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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.18, 1,118.06 and 495.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.18, 1,118.06 and 495.42 is: 683.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.18 : 1,118.06 = 495.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.18/1,118.06 = 495.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.18x = 1,118.06 × 495.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.18x = 553,909.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,909.29/810.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.69

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