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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.12, 1,131.27 and 556.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.12, 1,131.27 and 556.68 is: 768.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.12 : 1,131.27 = 556.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.12/1,131.27 = 556.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.12x = 1,131.27 × 556.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.12x = 629,755.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,755.38/819.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.82

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