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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.04, 1,131.84 and 558.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.04, 1,131.84 and 558.68 is: 771.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.04 : 1,131.84 = 558.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.04/1,131.84 = 558.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.04x = 1,131.84 × 558.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.04x = 632,336.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,336.37/820.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.10

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