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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.63, 1,116.68 and 561.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.63, 1,116.68 and 561.36 is: 774.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.63 : 1,116.68 = 561.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.63/1,116.68 = 561.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.63x = 1,116.68 × 561.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.63x = 626,856.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,856.68/809.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.26

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