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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.27, 1,118.21 and 515.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.27, 1,118.21 and 515.70 is: 711.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.27 : 1,118.21 = 515.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.27/1,118.21 = 515.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.27x = 1,118.21 × 515.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.27x = 576,658.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,658.32/810.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.69

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