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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.11, 1,127.16 and 554.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.11, 1,127.16 and 554.67 is: 765.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.11 : 1,127.16 = 554.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.11/1,127.16 = 554.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.11x = 1,127.16 × 554.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.11x = 625,201.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,201.84/817.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.14

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