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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.27, 1,126.07 and 554.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.27, 1,126.07 and 554.83 is: 764.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.27 : 1,126.07 = 554.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.27/1,126.07 = 554.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.27x = 1,126.07 × 554.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.27x = 624,773.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,773.91/817.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.47

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