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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.64, 1,130.72 and 558.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.64, 1,130.72 and 558.20 is: 769.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.64 : 1,130.72 = 558.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.64/1,130.72 = 558.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.64x = 1,130.72 × 558.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.64x = 631,167.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,167.94/820.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.11

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