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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.88, 1,118.80 and 512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.88, 1,118.80 and 512.16 is: 706.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.88 : 1,118.80 = 512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.88/1,118.80 = 512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.88x = 1,118.80 × 512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.88x = 573,004.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,004.61/810.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.65

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