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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.77, 1,214.73 and 566.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.77, 1,214.73 and 566.82 is: 849.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.77 : 1,214.73 = 566.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.77/1,214.73 = 566.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.77x = 1,214.73 × 566.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.77x = 688,533.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,533.26/810.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.24

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