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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.56, 1,135.82 and 561.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.56, 1,135.82 and 561.33 is: 775.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.56 : 1,135.82 = 561.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.56/1,135.82 = 561.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.56x = 1,135.82 × 561.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.56x = 637,571.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,571.24/822.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.11

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