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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.05, 1,122.15 and 565.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.05, 1,122.15 and 565.28 is: 779.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.05 : 1,122.15 = 565.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.05/1,122.15 = 565.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.05x = 1,122.15 × 565.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.05x = 634,329.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,329.67/814.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.23

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