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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.92, 1,122.34 and 564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.92, 1,122.34 and 564.52 is: 779.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.92 : 1,122.34 = 564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.92/1,122.34 = 564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.92x = 1,122.34 × 564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.92x = 633,583.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,583.38/812.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.39

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