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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.43, 1,128.63 and 553.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.43, 1,128.63 and 553.06 is: 762.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.43 : 1,128.63 = 553.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.43/1,128.63 = 553.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.43x = 1,128.63 × 553.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.43x = 624,200.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,200.11/818.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.68

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