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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.63, 1,133.85 and 559.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.63, 1,133.85 and 559.64 is: 772.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.63 : 1,133.85 = 559.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.63/1,133.85 = 559.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.63x = 1,133.85 × 559.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.63x = 634,542.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,542.14/821.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.30

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