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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.77, 1,118.93 and 496.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.77, 1,118.93 and 496.07 is: 684.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.77 : 1,118.93 = 496.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.77/1,118.93 = 496.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.77x = 1,118.93 × 496.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.77x = 555,059.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,059.53/810.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.61

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