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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.23, 1,127.10 and 551.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.23, 1,127.10 and 551.58 is: 760.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.23 : 1,127.10 = 551.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.23/1,127.10 = 551.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.23x = 1,127.10 × 551.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.23x = 621,685.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,685.82/817.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.72

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