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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.88, 1,120.92 and 563.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.88, 1,120.92 and 563.12 is: 777.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.88 : 1,120.92 = 563.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.88/1,120.92 = 563.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.88x = 1,120.92 × 563.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.88x = 631,212.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,212.47/811.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.47

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