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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.06, 1,128.46 and 554.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.06, 1,128.46 and 554.62 is: 766.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.06 : 1,128.46 = 554.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.06/1,128.46 = 554.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.06x = 1,128.46 × 554.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.06x = 625,866.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,866.49/817.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.00

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