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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.73, 1,118.80 and 496.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.73, 1,118.80 and 496.54 is: 685.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.73 : 1,118.80 = 496.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.73/1,118.80 = 496.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.73x = 1,118.80 × 496.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.73x = 555,528.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,528.95/810.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.22

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