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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.89, 1,119.06 and 562.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.89, 1,119.06 and 562.82 is: 775.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.89 : 1,119.06 = 562.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.89/1,119.06 = 562.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.89x = 1,119.06 × 562.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.89x = 629,823.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,823.75/811.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.75

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