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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.16, 1,134.18 and 559.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.16, 1,134.18 and 559.72 is: 772.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.16 : 1,134.18 = 559.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.16/1,134.18 = 559.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.16x = 1,134.18 × 559.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.16x = 634,823.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,823.23/822.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.14

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