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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.42, 1,118.81 and 574.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.42, 1,118.81 and 574.56 is: 793.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.42 : 1,118.81 = 574.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.42/1,118.81 = 574.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.42x = 1,118.81 × 574.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.42x = 642,820.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,820.60/810.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.19

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