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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.44, 1,116.96 and 561.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.44, 1,116.96 and 561.32 is: 773.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.44 : 1,116.96 = 561.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.44/1,116.96 = 561.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.44x = 1,116.96 × 561.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.44x = 626,971.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,971.99/810.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.62

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