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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.89, 1,133.25 and 556.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.89, 1,133.25 and 556.73 is: 768.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.89 : 1,133.25 = 556.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.89/1,133.25 = 556.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.89x = 1,133.25 × 556.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.89x = 630,908.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,908.61/820.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.57

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