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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.91, 1,217.58 and 782.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.91, 1,217.58 and 782.56 is: 1,175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.91 : 1,217.58 = 782.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.91/1,217.58 = 782.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.91x = 1,217.58 × 782.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.91x = 952,832.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,832.39/810.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.01

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