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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.80, 1,118.57 and 515.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.80, 1,118.57 and 515.96 is: 711.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.80 : 1,118.57 = 515.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.80/1,118.57 = 515.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.80x = 1,118.57 × 515.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.80x = 577,129.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,129.20/810.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.81

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