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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.28, 1,215.47 and 553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.28, 1,215.47 and 553.52 is: 829.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.28 : 1,215.47 = 553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.28/1,215.47 = 553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.28x = 1,215.47 × 553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.28x = 672,782.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,782.26/811.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.29

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