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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.07, 1,129.26 and 556.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.07, 1,129.26 and 556.24 is: 767.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.07 : 1,129.26 = 556.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.07/1,129.26 = 556.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.07x = 1,129.26 × 556.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.07x = 628,139.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,139.58/818.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.83

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