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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.11, 1,126.05 and 551.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.11, 1,126.05 and 551.05 is: 760.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.11 : 1,126.05 = 551.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.11/1,126.05 = 551.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.11x = 1,126.05 × 551.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.11x = 620,504.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,504.97/816.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.32

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