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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.04, 1,129.08 and 556.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.04, 1,129.08 and 556.68 is: 768.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.04 : 1,129.08 = 556.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.04/1,129.08 = 556.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.04x = 1,129.08 × 556.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.04x = 628,536.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,536.25/818.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.34

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