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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.92, 1,121.61 and 577.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.92, 1,121.61 and 577.52 is: 796.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.92 : 1,121.61 = 577.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.92/1,121.61 = 577.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.92x = 1,121.61 × 577.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.92x = 647,752.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,752.21/812.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.82

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