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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.23, 1,134.60 and 556.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.23, 1,134.60 and 556.13 is: 767.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.23 : 1,134.60 = 556.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.23/1,134.60 = 556.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.23x = 1,134.60 × 556.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.23x = 630,985.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,985.10/822.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.41

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