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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.72, 1,118.63 and 496.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.72, 1,118.63 and 496.05 is: 684.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.72 : 1,118.63 = 496.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.72/1,118.63 = 496.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.72x = 1,118.63 × 496.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.72x = 554,896.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,896.41/810.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.45

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