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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.16, 1,130.40 and 556.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.16, 1,130.40 and 556.80 is: 769.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.16 : 1,130.40 = 556.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.16/1,130.40 = 556.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.16x = 1,130.40 × 556.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.16x = 629,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,406.72/818.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.30

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