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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.75, 1,118.96 and 516.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.75, 1,118.96 and 516.11 is: 712.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.75 : 1,118.96 = 516.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.75/1,118.96 = 516.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.75x = 1,118.96 × 516.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.75x = 577,503.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,503.87/810.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.31

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