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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.69, 1,121.09 and 577.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.69, 1,121.09 and 577.17 is: 795.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.69 : 1,121.09 = 577.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.69/1,121.09 = 577.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.69x = 1,121.09 × 577.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.69x = 647,056.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,056.63/813.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.21

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