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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.28, 1,133.28 and 558.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.28, 1,133.28 and 558.48 is: 770.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.28 : 1,133.28 = 558.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.28/1,133.28 = 558.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.28x = 1,133.28 × 558.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.28x = 632,914.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,914.21/821.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.64

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