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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.08, 1,215.99 and 566.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.08, 1,215.99 and 566.88 is: 849.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.08 : 1,215.99 = 566.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.08/1,215.99 = 566.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.08x = 1,215.99 × 566.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.08x = 689,320.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,320.41/811.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.88

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