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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.08, 1,127.19 and 555.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.08, 1,127.19 and 555.64 is: 765.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.08 : 1,127.19 = 555.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.08/1,127.19 = 555.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.08x = 1,127.19 × 555.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.08x = 626,311.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,311.85/818.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.59

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