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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.63, 1,118.70 and 495.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.63, 1,118.70 and 495.89 is: 684.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.63 : 1,118.70 = 495.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.63/1,118.70 = 495.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.63x = 1,118.70 × 495.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.63x = 554,752.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,752.50/810.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.34

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