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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.75, 1,118.57 and 495.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.75, 1,118.57 and 495.90 is: 684.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.75 : 1,118.57 = 495.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.75/1,118.57 = 495.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.75x = 1,118.57 × 495.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.75x = 554,696.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,696.38/810.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.18

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