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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.48, 1,121.76 and 565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.48, 1,121.76 and 565.08 is: 779.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.48 : 1,121.76 = 565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.48/1,121.76 = 565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.48x = 1,121.76 × 565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.48x = 633,884.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,884.14/813.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.23

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