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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.20, 1,126.84 and 554.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.20, 1,126.84 and 554.76 is: 764.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.20 : 1,126.84 = 554.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.20/1,126.84 = 554.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.20x = 1,126.84 × 554.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.20x = 625,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,125.76/817.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.96

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