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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.51, 1,118.24 and 495.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.51, 1,118.24 and 495.66 is: 683.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.51 : 1,118.24 = 495.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.51/1,118.24 = 495.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.51x = 1,118.24 × 495.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.51x = 554,264.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,264.36/810.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.85

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