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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.24, 1,121.40 and 563.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.24, 1,121.40 and 563.47 is: 777.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.24 : 1,121.40 = 563.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.24/1,121.40 = 563.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.24x = 1,121.40 × 563.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.24x = 631,875.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,875.26/812.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.94

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