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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.08, 1,127.38 and 552.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.08, 1,127.38 and 552.01 is: 761.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.08 : 1,127.38 = 552.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.08/1,127.38 = 552.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.08x = 1,127.38 × 552.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.08x = 622,325.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,325.03/817.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.65

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