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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.76, 1,126.20 and 554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.76, 1,126.20 and 554.16 is: 765.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.76 : 1,126.20 = 554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.76/1,126.20 = 554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.76x = 1,126.20 × 554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.76x = 624,094.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,094.99/815.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.05

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