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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.84, 1,125.40 and 552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.84, 1,125.40 and 552.40 is: 762.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.84 : 1,125.40 = 552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.84/1,125.40 = 552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.84x = 1,125.40 × 552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.84x = 621,665.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,665.33/814.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.93

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