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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.90, 1,118.21 and 574.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.90, 1,118.21 and 574.74 is: 792.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.90 : 1,118.21 = 574.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.90/1,118.21 = 574.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.90x = 1,118.21 × 574.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.90x = 642,677.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,677.14/810.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.55

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