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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.62, 1,121.61 and 550.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.62, 1,121.61 and 550.18 is: 759.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.62 : 1,121.61 = 550.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.62/1,121.61 = 550.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.62x = 1,121.61 × 550.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.62x = 617,087.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,087.39/812.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.38

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