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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.70, 1,121.04 and 576.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.70, 1,121.04 and 576.32 is: 794.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.70 : 1,121.04 = 576.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.70/1,121.04 = 576.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.70x = 1,121.04 × 576.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.70x = 646,072.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,072.17/812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.97

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