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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.52, 1,133.76 and 556.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.52, 1,133.76 and 556.88 is: 767.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.52 : 1,133.76 = 556.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.52/1,133.76 = 556.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.52x = 1,133.76 × 556.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.52x = 631,365.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,365.43/822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.60

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