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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.66, 1,118.40 and 561.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.66, 1,118.40 and 561.84 is: 775.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.66 : 1,118.40 = 561.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.66/1,118.40 = 561.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.66x = 1,118.40 × 561.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.66x = 628,361.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,361.86/810.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.12

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