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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.96, 1,125.51 and 554.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.96, 1,125.51 and 554.42 is: 764.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.96 : 1,125.51 = 554.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.96/1,125.51 = 554.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.96x = 1,125.51 × 554.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.96x = 624,005.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,005.25/815.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.75

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