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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.16, 1,133.16 and 558.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.16, 1,133.16 and 558.80 is: 772.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.16 : 1,133.16 = 558.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.16/1,133.16 = 558.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.16x = 1,133.16 × 558.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.16x = 633,209.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,209.81/820.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.06

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