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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.44, 1,120.30 and 562.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.44, 1,120.30 and 562.68 is: 776.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.44 : 1,120.30 = 562.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.44/1,120.30 = 562.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.44x = 1,120.30 × 562.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.44x = 630,369.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,369.00/811.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.85

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