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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.15, 1,132.05 and 558.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.15, 1,132.05 and 558.32 is: 770.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.15 : 1,132.05 = 558.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.15/1,132.05 = 558.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.15x = 1,132.05 × 558.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.15x = 632,042.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,042.59/820.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.65

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