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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.43, 1,126.25 and 567.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.43, 1,126.25 and 567.96 is: 783.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.43 : 1,126.25 = 567.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.43/1,126.25 = 567.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.43x = 1,126.25 × 567.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.43x = 639,662.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,662.11/816.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.49

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