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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.14, 1,132.22 and 555.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.14, 1,132.22 and 555.98 is: 767.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.14 : 1,132.22 = 555.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.14/1,132.22 = 555.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.14x = 1,132.22 × 555.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.14x = 629,483.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,483.23/820.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.53

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