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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.99, 1,118.73 and 515.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.99, 1,118.73 and 515.76 is: 711.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.99 : 1,118.73 = 515.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.99/1,118.73 = 515.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.99x = 1,118.73 × 515.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.99x = 576,996.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,996.18/810.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.47

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