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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.13, 1,118.23 and 545.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.13, 1,118.23 and 545.10 is: 751.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.13 : 1,118.23 = 545.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.13/1,118.23 = 545.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.13x = 1,118.23 × 545.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.13x = 609,552.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,552.59/811.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.49

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