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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.02, 1,122.77 and 565.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.02, 1,122.77 and 565.40 is: 779.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.02 : 1,122.77 = 565.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.02/1,122.77 = 565.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.02x = 1,122.77 × 565.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.02x = 634,814.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,814.16/814.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.85

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