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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.01, 1,118.61 and 562.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.01, 1,118.61 and 562.44 is: 775.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.01 : 1,118.61 = 562.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.01/1,118.61 = 562.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.01x = 1,118.61 × 562.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.01x = 629,151.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,151.01/811.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.77

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