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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.90, 1,132.98 and 559

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.90, 1,132.98 and 559 is: 771.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.90 : 1,132.98 = 559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.90/1,132.98 = 559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.90x = 1,132.98 × 559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.90x = 633,335.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,335.82/820.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.51

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