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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.54, 1,116.99 and 577.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.54, 1,116.99 and 577.26 is: 795.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.54 : 1,116.99 = 577.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.54/1,116.99 = 577.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.54x = 1,116.99 × 577.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.54x = 644,793.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,793.65/810.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.51

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