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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.83, 1,118.67 and 496.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.83, 1,118.67 and 496.24 is: 684.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.83 : 1,118.67 = 496.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.83/1,118.67 = 496.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.83x = 1,118.67 × 496.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.83x = 555,128.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,128.80/810.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.64

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