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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.56, 1,130.01 and 557.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.56, 1,130.01 and 557.94 is: 770.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.56 : 1,130.01 = 557.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.56/1,130.01 = 557.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.56x = 1,130.01 × 557.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.56x = 630,477.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,477.78/818.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.23

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