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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.88, 1,122.30 and 564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.88, 1,122.30 and 564.12 is: 778.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.88 : 1,122.30 = 564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.88/1,122.30 = 564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.88x = 1,122.30 × 564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.88x = 633,111.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,111.88/812.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.85

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