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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.32, 1,131.71 and 558.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.32, 1,131.71 and 558.88 is: 770.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.32 : 1,131.71 = 558.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.32/1,131.71 = 558.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.32x = 1,131.71 × 558.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.32x = 632,487.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,487.29/821.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.09

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