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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.66, 1,134.87 and 560.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.66, 1,134.87 and 560.22 is: 772.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.66 : 1,134.87 = 560.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.66/1,134.87 = 560.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.66x = 1,134.87 × 560.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.66x = 635,776.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,776.87/822.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.83

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