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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.64, 1,124.55 and 553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.64, 1,124.55 and 553.20 is: 762.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.64 : 1,124.55 = 553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.64/1,124.55 = 553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.64x = 1,124.55 × 553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.64x = 622,101.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,101.06/815.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.72

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