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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.48, 1,120.26 and 575.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.48, 1,120.26 and 575.64 is: 794.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.48 : 1,120.26 = 575.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.48/1,120.26 = 575.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.48x = 1,120.26 × 575.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.48x = 644,866.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,866.47/811.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.68

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