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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.32, 1,120.62 and 550.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.32, 1,120.62 and 550.42 is: 759.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.32 : 1,120.62 = 550.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.32/1,120.62 = 550.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.32x = 1,120.62 × 550.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.32x = 616,811.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,811.66/812.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.32

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