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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.75, 1,118.42 and 531.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.75, 1,118.42 and 531.45 is: 733.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.75 : 1,118.42 = 531.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.75/1,118.42 = 531.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.75x = 1,118.42 × 531.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.75x = 594,384.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,384.31/810.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.13

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