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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.61, 1,134 and 559.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.61, 1,134 and 559.44 is: 772.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.61 : 1,134 = 559.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.61/1,134 = 559.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.61x = 1,134 × 559.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.61x = 634,404.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,404.96/821.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.15

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