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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.83, 1,117.06 and 561.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.83, 1,117.06 and 561.16 is: 774.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.83 : 1,117.06 = 561.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.83/1,117.06 = 561.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.83x = 1,117.06 × 561.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.83x = 626,849.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,849.39/809.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.05

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