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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.57, 1,130.06 and 553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.57, 1,130.06 and 553.20 is: 763.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.57 : 1,130.06 = 553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.57/1,130.06 = 553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.57x = 1,130.06 × 553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.57x = 625,150.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,150.58/818.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.72

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