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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.95, 1,119.11 and 516.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.95, 1,119.11 and 516.15 is: 712.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.95 : 1,119.11 = 516.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.95/1,119.11 = 516.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.95x = 1,119.11 × 516.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.95x = 577,626.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,626.05/810.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.29

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