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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.31, 1,131.06 and 558.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.31, 1,131.06 and 558.70 is: 771.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.31 : 1,131.06 = 558.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.31/1,131.06 = 558.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.31x = 1,131.06 × 558.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.31x = 631,914.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,914.77/819.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.28

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