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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.46, 1,216.52 and 718.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.46, 1,216.52 and 718.50 is: 1,078.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.46 : 1,216.52 = 718.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.46/1,216.52 = 718.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.46x = 1,216.52 × 718.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.46x = 874,069.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,069.62/810.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.49

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