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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.81, 1,217.03 and 564.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.81, 1,217.03 and 564.98 is: 848.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.81 : 1,217.03 = 564.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.81/1,217.03 = 564.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.81x = 1,217.03 × 564.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.81x = 687,588.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,588.70/810.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.03

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