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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.70, 1,133.52 and 556.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.70, 1,133.52 and 556.15 is: 767.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.70 : 1,133.52 = 556.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.70/1,133.52 = 556.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.70x = 1,133.52 × 556.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.70x = 630,407.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,407.15/821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.20

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