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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.05, 1,125.62 and 567.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.05, 1,125.62 and 567.94 is: 782.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.05 : 1,125.62 = 567.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.05/1,125.62 = 567.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.05x = 1,125.62 × 567.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.05x = 639,281.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,281.64/817.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.43

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