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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.12, 1,126.08 and 554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.12, 1,126.08 and 554.40 is: 764.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.12 : 1,126.08 = 554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.12/1,126.08 = 554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.12x = 1,126.08 × 554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.12x = 624,298.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,298.75/816.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.96

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