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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.05, 1,134.00 and 556.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.05, 1,134.00 and 556.50 is: 767.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.05 : 1,134.00 = 556.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.05/1,134.00 = 556.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.05x = 1,134.00 × 556.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.05x = 631,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,070.25/822.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.68

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