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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.06, 1,130.71 and 558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.06, 1,130.71 and 558.44 is: 770.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.06 : 1,130.71 = 558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.06/1,130.71 = 558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.06x = 1,130.71 × 558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.06x = 631,435.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,435.12/819.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.93

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