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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.88, 1,129.60 and 555.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.88, 1,129.60 and 555.44 is: 767.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.88 : 1,129.60 = 555.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.88/1,129.60 = 555.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.88x = 1,129.60 × 555.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.88x = 627,417.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,417.99/817.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.13

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