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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.16, 1,128.10 and 555.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.16, 1,128.10 and 555.32 is: 766.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.16 : 1,128.10 = 555.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.16/1,128.10 = 555.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.16x = 1,128.10 × 555.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.16x = 626,456.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,456.49/817.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.63

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