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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.69, 1,118.66 and 496.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.69, 1,118.66 and 496.01 is: 684.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.69 : 1,118.66 = 496.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.69/1,118.66 = 496.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.69x = 1,118.66 × 496.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.69x = 554,858.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,858.47/810.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.43

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