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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.94, 1,129.94 and 553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.94, 1,129.94 and 553.52 is: 763.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.94 : 1,129.94 = 553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.94/1,129.94 = 553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.94x = 1,129.94 × 553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.94x = 625,444.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,444.45/818.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.72

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