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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.76, 1,118.16 and 516.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.76, 1,118.16 and 516.12 is: 711.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.76 : 1,118.16 = 516.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.76/1,118.16 = 516.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.76x = 1,118.16 × 516.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.76x = 577,104.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,104.74/810.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.81

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