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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.52, 1,216.42 and 565.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.52, 1,216.42 and 565.45 is: 848.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.52 : 1,216.42 = 565.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.52/1,216.42 = 565.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.52x = 1,216.42 × 565.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.52x = 687,821.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,821.86/810.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.62

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