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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.99, 1,126.17 and 554.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.99, 1,126.17 and 554.55 is: 764.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.99 : 1,126.17 = 554.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.99/1,126.17 = 554.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.99x = 1,126.17 × 554.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.99x = 624,517.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,517.57/816.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.41

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