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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.12, 1,121.17 and 564.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.12, 1,121.17 and 564.65 is: 778.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.12 : 1,121.17 = 564.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.12/1,121.17 = 564.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.12x = 1,121.17 × 564.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.12x = 633,071.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,071.60/813.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.57

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