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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.22, 1,123.02 and 565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.22, 1,123.02 and 565.56 is: 780.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.22 : 1,123.02 = 565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.22/1,123.02 = 565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.22x = 1,123.02 × 565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.22x = 635,135.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,135.19/814.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.05

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