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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.56, 1,131.40 and 558.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.56, 1,131.40 and 558.95 is: 771.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.56 : 1,131.40 = 558.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.56/1,131.40 = 558.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.56x = 1,131.40 × 558.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.56x = 632,390.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,390.37/819.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.62

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