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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.82, 1,133.77 and 560.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.82, 1,133.77 and 560.38 is: 772.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.82 : 1,133.77 = 560.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.82/1,133.77 = 560.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.82x = 1,133.77 × 560.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.82x = 635,342.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,342.03/822.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.15

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