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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.57, 1,118.62 and 495.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.57, 1,118.62 and 495.80 is: 684.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.57 : 1,118.62 = 495.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.57/1,118.62 = 495.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.57x = 1,118.62 × 495.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.57x = 554,611.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,611.80/810.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.22

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