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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.78, 1,119.15 and 562.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.78, 1,119.15 and 562.43 is: 776.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.78 : 1,119.15 = 562.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.78/1,119.15 = 562.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.78x = 1,119.15 × 562.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.78x = 629,442.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,442.14/810.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.34

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