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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.57, 1,118.22 and 562.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.57, 1,118.22 and 562.47 is: 775.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.57 : 1,118.22 = 562.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.57/1,118.22 = 562.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.57x = 1,118.22 × 562.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.57x = 628,965.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,965.20/810.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.95

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