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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.60, 1,118.74 and 495.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.60, 1,118.74 and 495.88 is: 684.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.60 : 1,118.74 = 495.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.60/1,118.74 = 495.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.60x = 1,118.74 × 495.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.60x = 554,760.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,760.79/810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.38

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