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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.76, 1,125.42 and 554.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.76, 1,125.42 and 554.32 is: 763.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.76 : 1,125.42 = 554.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.76/1,125.42 = 554.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.76x = 1,125.42 × 554.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.76x = 623,842.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,842.81/816.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.80

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