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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.88, 1,118.72 and 496.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.88, 1,118.72 and 496.02 is: 684.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.88 : 1,118.72 = 496.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.88/1,118.72 = 496.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.88x = 1,118.72 × 496.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.88x = 554,907.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,907.49/810.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.33

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