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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.89, 1,118.63 and 531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.89, 1,118.63 and 531 is: 732.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.89 : 1,118.63 = 531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.89/1,118.63 = 531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.89x = 1,118.63 × 531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.89x = 593,993.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,993.86/810.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.53

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