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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.23, 1,136.43 and 558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.23, 1,136.43 and 558 is: 770.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.23 : 1,136.43 = 558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.23/1,136.43 = 558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.23x = 1,136.43 × 558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.23x = 634,127.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,127.94/823.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.29

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