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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.36, 1,118.46 and 515.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.36, 1,118.46 and 515.55 is: 711.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.36 : 1,118.46 = 515.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.36/1,118.46 = 515.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.36x = 1,118.46 × 515.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.36x = 576,622.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,622.05/810.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.56

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