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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.96, 1,119.23 and 562.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.96, 1,119.23 and 562.15 is: 775.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.96 : 1,119.23 = 562.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.96/1,119.23 = 562.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.96x = 1,119.23 × 562.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.96x = 629,175.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,175.14/810.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.84

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