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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.72, 1,120.26 and 550.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.72, 1,120.26 and 550.28 is: 758.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.72 : 1,120.26 = 550.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.72/1,120.26 = 550.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.72x = 1,120.26 × 550.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.72x = 616,456.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,456.67/812.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.51

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