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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.27, 1,133.61 and 559.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.27, 1,133.61 and 559.44 is: 772.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.27 : 1,133.61 = 559.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.27/1,133.61 = 559.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.27x = 1,133.61 × 559.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.27x = 634,186.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,186.78/821.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.20

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