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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.57, 1,122.36 and 565.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.57, 1,122.36 and 565.49 is: 780.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.57 : 1,122.36 = 565.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.57/1,122.36 = 565.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.57x = 1,122.36 × 565.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.57x = 634,677.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,677.74/813.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.11

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