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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.33, 1,127.54 and 555.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.33, 1,127.54 and 555.89 is: 765.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.33 : 1,127.54 = 555.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.33/1,127.54 = 555.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.33x = 1,127.54 × 555.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.33x = 626,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,785.43/818.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.93

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