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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.88, 1,126.08 and 553.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.88, 1,126.08 and 553.98 is: 764.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.88 : 1,126.08 = 553.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.88/1,126.08 = 553.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.88x = 1,126.08 × 553.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.88x = 623,825.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,825.80/815.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.60

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