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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.08, 1,123.38 and 565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.08, 1,123.38 and 565.68 is: 780.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.08 : 1,123.38 = 565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.08/1,123.38 = 565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.08x = 1,123.38 × 565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.08x = 635,473.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,473.60/814.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.60

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