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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.56, 1,125.20 and 565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.56, 1,125.20 and 565.44 is: 781.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.56 : 1,125.20 = 565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.56/1,125.20 = 565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.56x = 1,125.20 × 565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.56x = 636,233.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,233.09/814.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.08

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