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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.03, 1,134.01 and 556.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.03, 1,134.01 and 556.57 is: 767.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.03 : 1,134.01 = 556.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.03/1,134.01 = 556.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.03x = 1,134.01 × 556.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.03x = 631,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,147.49/822.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.79

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