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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.08, 1,124.22 and 563.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.08, 1,124.22 and 563.09 is: 776.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.08 : 1,124.22 = 563.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.08/1,124.22 = 563.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.08x = 1,124.22 × 563.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.08x = 633,034.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,034.31/815.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.66

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