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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.29, 1,135.17 and 558.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.29, 1,135.17 and 558.11 is: 770.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.29 : 1,135.17 = 558.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.29/1,135.17 = 558.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.29x = 1,135.17 × 558.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.29x = 633,552.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,552.57/822.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.48

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