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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.96, 1,119.92 and 563.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.96, 1,119.92 and 563.36 is: 777.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.96 : 1,119.92 = 563.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.96/1,119.92 = 563.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.96x = 1,119.92 × 563.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.96x = 630,918.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,918.13/811.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.03

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