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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.78, 1,210.56 and 562.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.78, 1,210.56 and 562.35 is: 842.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.78 : 1,210.56 = 562.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.78/1,210.56 = 562.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.78x = 1,210.56 × 562.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.78x = 680,758.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,758.42/807.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.75

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