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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.86, 1,118.26 and 515.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.86, 1,118.26 and 515.62 is: 711.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.86 : 1,118.26 = 515.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.86/1,118.26 = 515.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.86x = 1,118.26 × 515.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.86x = 576,593.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,593.14/810.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.09

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