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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.38, 1,118.24 and 495.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.38, 1,118.24 and 495.50 is: 683.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.38 : 1,118.24 = 495.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.38/1,118.24 = 495.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.38x = 1,118.24 × 495.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.38x = 554,087.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,087.92/810.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.74

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