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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.58, 1,122.38 and 577.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.58, 1,122.38 and 577.54 is: 796.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.58 : 1,122.38 = 577.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.58/1,122.38 = 577.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.58x = 1,122.38 × 577.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.58x = 648,219.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,219.35/813.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.75

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