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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.04, 1,120 and 575.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.04, 1,120 and 575.52 is: 793.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.04 : 1,120 = 575.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.04/1,120 = 575.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.04x = 1,120 × 575.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.04x = 644,582.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,582.40/812.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.78

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