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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.54, 1,121.76 and 564.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.54, 1,121.76 and 564.08 is: 778.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.54 : 1,121.76 = 564.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.54/1,121.76 = 564.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.54x = 1,121.76 × 564.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.54x = 632,762.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,762.38/812.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.75

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