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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.24, 1,120.29 and 563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.24, 1,120.29 and 563.20 is: 777.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.24 : 1,120.29 = 563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.24/1,120.29 = 563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.24x = 1,120.29 × 563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.24x = 630,947.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,947.33/811.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.76

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