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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.84, 1,118.44 and 562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.84, 1,118.44 and 562.16 is: 775.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.84 : 1,118.44 = 562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.84/1,118.44 = 562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.84x = 1,118.44 × 562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.84x = 628,742.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,742.23/810.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.42

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