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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.76, 1,126.20 and 567.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.76, 1,126.20 and 567.84 is: 783.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.76 : 1,126.20 = 567.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.76/1,126.20 = 567.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.76x = 1,126.20 × 567.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.76x = 639,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,501.41/815.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.93

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