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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.07, 1,132.52 and 558.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.07, 1,132.52 and 558.63 is: 770.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.07 : 1,132.52 = 558.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.07/1,132.52 = 558.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.07x = 1,132.52 × 558.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.07x = 632,656.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,656.85/821.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.53

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