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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.39, 1,132.37 and 558.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.39, 1,132.37 and 558.56 is: 770.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.39 : 1,132.37 = 558.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.39/1,132.37 = 558.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.39x = 1,132.37 × 558.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.39x = 632,496.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,496.59/820.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.97

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