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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.81, 1,135.67 and 560.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.81, 1,135.67 and 560.91 is: 774.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.81 : 1,135.67 = 560.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.81/1,135.67 = 560.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.81x = 1,135.67 × 560.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.81x = 637,008.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,008.66/822.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.19

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