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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818, 1,129.80 and 555.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818, 1,129.80 and 555.56 is: 767.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818 : 1,129.80 = 555.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818/1,129.80 = 555.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818x = 1,129.80 × 555.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818x = 627,671.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,671.69/818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.32

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