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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.07, 1,128.60 and 556.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.07, 1,128.60 and 556.63 is: 766.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.07 : 1,128.60 = 556.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.07/1,128.60 = 556.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.07x = 1,128.60 × 556.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.07x = 628,209.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,209.80/819.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.98

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