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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.85, 1,122.52 and 565.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.85, 1,122.52 and 565.74 is: 779.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.85 : 1,122.52 = 565.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.85/1,122.52 = 565.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.85x = 1,122.52 × 565.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.85x = 635,054.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,054.46/814.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.35

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