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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.34, 1,126.14 and 554.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.34, 1,126.14 and 554.90 is: 764.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.34 : 1,126.14 = 554.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.34/1,126.14 = 554.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.34x = 1,126.14 × 554.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.34x = 624,895.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,895.09/817.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.55

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