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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.88, 1,118.24 and 515.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.88, 1,118.24 and 515.62 is: 711.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.88 : 1,118.24 = 515.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.88/1,118.24 = 515.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.88x = 1,118.24 × 515.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.88x = 576,586.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,586.91/810.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.06

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