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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.14, 1,126.42 and 554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.14, 1,126.42 and 554.24 is: 764.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.14 : 1,126.42 = 554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.14/1,126.42 = 554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.14x = 1,126.42 × 554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.14x = 624,307.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,307.02/816.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.95

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