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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.07, 1,121.68 and 564.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.07, 1,121.68 and 564.99 is: 779.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.07 : 1,121.68 = 564.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.07/1,121.68 = 564.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.07x = 1,121.68 × 564.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.07x = 633,737.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,737.98/813.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.44

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