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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.81, 1,118.97 and 516.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.81, 1,118.97 and 516.15 is: 712.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.81 : 1,118.97 = 516.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.81/1,118.97 = 516.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.81x = 1,118.97 × 516.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.81x = 577,556.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,556.37/810.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.32

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