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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.28, 1,136.25 and 555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.28, 1,136.25 and 555.28 is: 829.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.28 : 1,136.25 = 555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.28/1,136.25 = 555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.28x = 1,136.25 × 555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.28x = 630,936.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,936.90/760.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.87

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