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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.44, 1,215.95 and 565.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.44, 1,215.95 and 565.47 is: 847.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.44 : 1,215.95 = 565.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.44/1,215.95 = 565.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.44x = 1,215.95 × 565.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.44x = 687,580.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,580.42/811.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.36

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