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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.02, 1,121.67 and 550.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.02, 1,121.67 and 550.62 is: 759.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.02 : 1,121.67 = 550.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.02/1,121.67 = 550.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.02x = 1,121.67 × 550.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.02x = 617,613.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,613.94/813.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.65

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