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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.88, 1,119.12 and 500.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.88, 1,119.12 and 500.32 is: 690.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.88 : 1,119.12 = 500.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.88/1,119.12 = 500.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.88x = 1,119.12 × 500.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.88x = 559,918.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,918.12/810.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.51

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