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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.66, 1,119.06 and 516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.66, 1,119.06 and 516 is: 712.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.66 : 1,119.06 = 516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.66/1,119.06 = 516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.66x = 1,119.06 × 516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.66x = 577,434.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,434.96/810.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.30

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