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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.21, 1,125.24 and 563.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.21, 1,125.24 and 563.27 is: 777.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.21 : 1,125.24 = 563.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.21/1,125.24 = 563.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.21x = 1,125.24 × 563.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.21x = 633,808.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,808.31/815.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.48

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