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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.24, 1,120.02 and 562.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.24, 1,120.02 and 562.47 is: 776.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.24 : 1,120.02 = 562.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.24/1,120.02 = 562.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.24x = 1,120.02 × 562.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.24x = 629,977.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,977.65/811.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.56

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