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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.94, 1,125.54 and 552.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.94, 1,125.54 and 552.50 is: 763.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.94 : 1,125.54 = 552.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.94/1,125.54 = 552.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.94x = 1,125.54 × 552.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.94x = 621,859.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,859.42/814.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.08

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