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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.22, 1,117.52 and 561.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.22, 1,117.52 and 561.55 is: 774.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.22 : 1,117.52 = 561.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.22/1,117.52 = 561.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.22x = 1,117.52 × 561.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.22x = 627,540.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,540.55/810.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.53

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