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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.64, 1,133.47 and 560.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.64, 1,133.47 and 560.20 is: 771.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.64 : 1,133.47 = 560.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.64/1,133.47 = 560.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.64x = 1,133.47 × 560.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.64x = 634,969.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,969.89/822.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.87

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