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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.27, 1,118.30 and 495.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.27, 1,118.30 and 495.59 is: 683.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.27 : 1,118.30 = 495.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.27/1,118.30 = 495.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.27x = 1,118.30 × 495.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.27x = 554,210.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,210.23/810.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.98

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