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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.74, 1,215.30 and 564.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.74, 1,215.30 and 564.42 is: 845.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.74 : 1,215.30 = 564.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.74/1,215.30 = 564.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.74x = 1,215.30 × 564.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.74x = 685,939.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,939.63/811.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.02

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