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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.86, 1,125.90 and 554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.86, 1,125.90 and 554.04 is: 765.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.86 : 1,125.90 = 554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.86/1,125.90 = 554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.86x = 1,125.90 × 554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.86x = 623,793.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,793.64/814.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.52

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