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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.72, 1,117.56 and 561.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.72, 1,117.56 and 561.63 is: 774.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.72 : 1,117.56 = 561.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.72/1,117.56 = 561.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.72x = 1,117.56 × 561.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.72x = 627,655.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,655.22/810.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.19

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