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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.44, 1,124.44 and 565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.44, 1,124.44 and 565.68 is: 780.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.44 : 1,124.44 = 565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.44/1,124.44 = 565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.44x = 1,124.44 × 565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.44x = 636,073.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,073.22/814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.99

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