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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.28, 1,123.24 and 550.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.28, 1,123.24 and 550.84 is: 760.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.28 : 1,123.24 = 550.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.28/1,123.24 = 550.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.28x = 1,123.24 × 550.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.28x = 618,726.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,726.58/813.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.78

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