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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.74, 1,122.03 and 577.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.74, 1,122.03 and 577.76 is: 796.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.74 : 1,122.03 = 577.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.74/1,122.03 = 577.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.74x = 1,122.03 × 577.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.74x = 648,258.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,258.44/813.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.65

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