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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.45, 1,118.61 and 516.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.45, 1,118.61 and 516.15 is: 712.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.45 : 1,118.61 = 516.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.45/1,118.61 = 516.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.45x = 1,118.61 × 516.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.45x = 577,370.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,370.55/810.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.41

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