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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.38, 1,128.08 and 551.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.38, 1,128.08 and 551.70 is: 761.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.38 : 1,128.08 = 551.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.38/1,128.08 = 551.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.38x = 1,128.08 × 551.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.38x = 622,358.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,358.98/817.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.41

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