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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.06, 1,134.85 and 561.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.06, 1,134.85 and 561.45 is: 775.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.06 : 1,134.85 = 561.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.06/1,134.85 = 561.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.06x = 1,134.85 × 561.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.06x = 637,161.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,161.53/822.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.08

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