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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.32, 1,126.32 and 553.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.32, 1,126.32 and 553.88 is: 764.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.32 : 1,126.32 = 553.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.32/1,126.32 = 553.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.32x = 1,126.32 × 553.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.32x = 623,846.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,846.12/816.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.22

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