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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.52, 1,118.26 and 495.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.52, 1,118.26 and 495.96 is: 684.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.52 : 1,118.26 = 495.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.52/1,118.26 = 495.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.52x = 1,118.26 × 495.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.52x = 554,612.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,612.23/810.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.27

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