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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.57, 1,118.52 and 479.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.57, 1,118.52 and 479.01 is: 660.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.57 : 1,118.52 = 479.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.57/1,118.52 = 479.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.57x = 1,118.52 × 479.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.57x = 535,782.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,782.27/810.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.99

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