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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.94, 1,131.06 and 556.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.94, 1,131.06 and 556.50 is: 768.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.94 : 1,131.06 = 556.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.94/1,131.06 = 556.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.94x = 1,131.06 × 556.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.94x = 629,434.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,434.89/818.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.60

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