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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.98, 1,120.14 and 563.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.98, 1,120.14 and 563.40 is: 777.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.98 : 1,120.14 = 563.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.98/1,120.14 = 563.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.98x = 1,120.14 × 563.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.98x = 631,086.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,086.88/811.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.22

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