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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.13, 1,125.68 and 567.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.13, 1,125.68 and 567.51 is: 782.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.13 : 1,125.68 = 567.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.13/1,125.68 = 567.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.13x = 1,125.68 × 567.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.13x = 638,834.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,834.66/816.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.76

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