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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.88, 1,124.16 and 566.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.88, 1,124.16 and 566.72 is: 781.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.88 : 1,124.16 = 566.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.88/1,124.16 = 566.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.88x = 1,124.16 × 566.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.88x = 637,083.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,083.96/814.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.81

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