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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.85, 1,122.27 and 577.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.85, 1,122.27 and 577.32 is: 797.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.85 : 1,122.27 = 577.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.85/1,122.27 = 577.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.85x = 1,122.27 × 577.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.85x = 647,908.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,908.92/812.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.08

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