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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.89, 1,131.68 and 558.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.89, 1,131.68 and 558.06 is: 770.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.89 : 1,131.68 = 558.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.89/1,131.68 = 558.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.89x = 1,131.68 × 558.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.89x = 631,545.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,545.34/819.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.28

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