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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.32, 1,134.60 and 559.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.32, 1,134.60 and 559.88 is: 772.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.32 : 1,134.60 = 559.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.32/1,134.60 = 559.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.32x = 1,134.60 × 559.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.32x = 635,239.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,239.85/822.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.50

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