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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.07, 1,127.88 and 555.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.07, 1,127.88 and 555.24 is: 766.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.07 : 1,127.88 = 555.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.07/1,127.88 = 555.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.07x = 1,127.88 × 555.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.07x = 626,244.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,244.09/817.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.46

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