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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816, 1,127.04 and 553.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816, 1,127.04 and 553.56 is: 764.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816 : 1,127.04 = 553.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816/1,127.04 = 553.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816x = 1,127.04 × 553.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816x = 623,884.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,884.26/816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.56

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