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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.10, 1,128.52 and 554.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.10, 1,128.52 and 554.66 is: 766.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.10 : 1,128.52 = 554.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.10/1,128.52 = 554.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.10x = 1,128.52 × 554.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.10x = 625,944.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,944.90/817.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.06

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