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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.67, 1,118.66 and 495.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.67, 1,118.66 and 495.89 is: 684.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.67 : 1,118.66 = 495.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.67/1,118.66 = 495.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.67x = 1,118.66 × 495.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.67x = 554,730.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,730.14/810.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.28

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