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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.72, 1,229.65 and 559.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.72, 1,229.65 and 559.88 is: 838.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.72 : 1,229.65 = 559.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.72/1,229.65 = 559.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.72x = 1,229.65 × 559.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.72x = 688,453.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,453.51/820.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.85

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