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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.81, 1,130.37 and 558.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.81, 1,130.37 and 558.20 is: 770.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.81 : 1,130.37 = 558.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.81/1,130.37 = 558.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.81x = 1,130.37 × 558.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.81x = 630,964.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,964.09/818.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.59

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