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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.24, 1,118.64 and 561.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.24, 1,118.64 and 561.47 is: 775.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.24 : 1,118.64 = 561.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.24/1,118.64 = 561.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.24x = 1,118.64 × 561.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.24x = 628,082.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,082.80/810.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.18

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