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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.35, 1,118.61 and 550.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.35, 1,118.61 and 550.17 is: 758.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.35 : 1,118.61 = 550.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.35/1,118.61 = 550.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.35x = 1,118.61 × 550.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.35x = 615,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,425.66/811.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.52

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