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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.92, 1,120.96 and 563.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.92, 1,120.96 and 563.52 is: 778.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.92 : 1,120.96 = 563.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.92/1,120.96 = 563.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.92x = 1,120.96 × 563.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.92x = 631,683.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,683.38/811.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.01

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