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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.99, 1,131.69 and 558.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.99, 1,131.69 and 558.55 is: 769.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.99 : 1,131.69 = 558.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.99/1,131.69 = 558.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.99x = 1,131.69 × 558.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.99x = 632,105.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,105.45/820.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.93

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