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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.67, 1,135.69 and 558.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.67, 1,135.69 and 558.50 is: 771.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.67 : 1,135.69 = 558.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.67/1,135.69 = 558.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.67x = 1,135.69 × 558.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.67x = 634,275.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,275.79/822.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.00

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