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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.27, 1,134.99 and 560.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.27, 1,134.99 and 560.44 is: 773.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.27 : 1,134.99 = 560.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.27/1,134.99 = 560.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.27x = 1,134.99 × 560.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.27x = 636,093.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,093.80/822.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.58

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