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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.36, 1,117.98 and 495.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.36, 1,117.98 and 495.54 is: 683.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.36 : 1,117.98 = 495.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.36/1,117.98 = 495.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.36x = 1,117.98 × 495.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.36x = 554,003.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,003.81/810.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.65

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