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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.36, 1,118.22 and 495.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.36, 1,118.22 and 495.51 is: 683.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.36 : 1,118.22 = 495.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.36/1,118.22 = 495.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.36x = 1,118.22 × 495.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.36x = 554,089.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,089.19/810.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.76

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