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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.28, 1,121.04 and 550.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.28, 1,121.04 and 550.92 is: 760.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.28 : 1,121.04 = 550.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.28/1,121.04 = 550.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.28x = 1,121.04 × 550.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.28x = 617,603.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,603.36/812.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.33

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