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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.79, 1,133.89 and 560.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.79, 1,133.89 and 560.35 is: 772.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.79 : 1,133.89 = 560.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.79/1,133.89 = 560.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.79x = 1,133.89 × 560.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.79x = 635,375.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,375.26/822.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.22

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