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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.99, 1,134.45 and 560.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.99, 1,134.45 and 560.55 is: 772.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.99 : 1,134.45 = 560.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.99/1,134.45 = 560.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.99x = 1,134.45 × 560.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.99x = 635,915.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,915.95/822.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.69

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