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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.64, 1,119.72 and 577.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.64, 1,119.72 and 577.36 is: 797.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.64 : 1,119.72 = 577.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.64/1,119.72 = 577.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.64x = 1,119.72 × 577.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.64x = 646,481.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,481.54/810.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.50

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