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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.27, 1,127.45 and 555.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.27, 1,127.45 and 555.83 is: 765.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.27 : 1,127.45 = 555.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.27/1,127.45 = 555.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.27x = 1,127.45 × 555.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.27x = 626,670.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,670.53/818.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.85

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