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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.24, 1,118.16 and 495.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.24, 1,118.16 and 495.60 is: 683.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.24 : 1,118.16 = 495.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.24/1,118.16 = 495.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.24x = 1,118.16 × 495.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.24x = 554,160.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,160.10/810.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.95

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