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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.49, 1,125.48 and 554.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.49, 1,125.48 and 554.05 is: 763.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.49 : 1,125.48 = 554.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.49/1,125.48 = 554.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.49x = 1,125.48 × 554.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.49x = 623,572.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,572.19/816.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.72

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