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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.48, 1,118.84 and 531.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.48, 1,118.84 and 531.12 is: 733.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.48 : 1,118.84 = 531.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.48/1,118.84 = 531.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.48x = 1,118.84 × 531.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.48x = 594,238.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,238.30/810.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.19

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