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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.80, 1,232.70 and 557.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.80, 1,232.70 and 557.65 is: 836.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.80 : 1,232.70 = 557.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.80/1,232.70 = 557.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.80x = 1,232.70 × 557.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.80x = 687,415.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,415.16/821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.48

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