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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.58, 1,121 and 576.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.58, 1,121 and 576.54 is: 795.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.58 : 1,121 = 576.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.58/1,121 = 576.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.58x = 1,121 × 576.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.58x = 646,301.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,301.34/812.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.37

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