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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.68, 1,126.82 and 554.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.68, 1,126.82 and 554.60 is: 765.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.68 : 1,126.82 = 554.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.68/1,126.82 = 554.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.68x = 1,126.82 × 554.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.68x = 624,934.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,934.37/816.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.21

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