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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.22, 1,128 and 565.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.22, 1,128 and 565.26 is: 780.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.22 : 1,128 = 565.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.22/1,128 = 565.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.22x = 1,128 × 565.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.22x = 637,613.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,613.28/817.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.22

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