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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.05, 1,136.76 and 558.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.05, 1,136.76 and 558.50 is: 770.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.05 : 1,136.76 = 558.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.05/1,136.76 = 558.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.05x = 1,136.76 × 558.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.05x = 634,880.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,880.46/824.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.44

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