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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.57, 1,130.67 and 558.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.57, 1,130.67 and 558.13 is: 769.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.57 : 1,130.67 = 558.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.57/1,130.67 = 558.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.57x = 1,130.67 × 558.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.57x = 631,060.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,060.85/820.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.05

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