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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.58, 1,120.98 and 564.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.58, 1,120.98 and 564.48 is: 778.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.58 : 1,120.98 = 564.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.58/1,120.98 = 564.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.58x = 1,120.98 × 564.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.58x = 632,770.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,770.79/812.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.72

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