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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.97, 1,125.59 and 552.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.97, 1,125.59 and 552.53 is: 763.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.97 : 1,125.59 = 552.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.97/1,125.59 = 552.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.97x = 1,125.59 × 552.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.97x = 621,922.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,922.29/814.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.12

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