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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.54, 1,126.98 and 555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.54, 1,126.98 and 555 is: 766.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.54 : 1,126.98 = 555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.54/1,126.98 = 555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.54x = 1,126.98 × 555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.54x = 625,473.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,473.90/816.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.01

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