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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.32, 1,120.64 and 550.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.32, 1,120.64 and 550.88 is: 759.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.32 : 1,120.64 = 550.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.32/1,120.64 = 550.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.32x = 1,120.64 × 550.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.32x = 617,338.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,338.16/813.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.03

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