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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.24, 1,121.67 and 564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.24, 1,121.67 and 564.20 is: 779.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.24 : 1,121.67 = 564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.24/1,121.67 = 564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.24x = 1,121.67 × 564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.24x = 632,846.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,846.21/812.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.14

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