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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.03, 1,136.21 and 558.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.03, 1,136.21 and 558.86 is: 771.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.03 : 1,136.21 = 558.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.03/1,136.21 = 558.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.03x = 1,136.21 × 558.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.03x = 634,982.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,982.37/823.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.52

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