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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.18, 1,130.85 and 550.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.18, 1,130.85 and 550.49 is: 759.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.18 : 1,130.85 = 550.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.18/1,130.85 = 550.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.18x = 1,130.85 × 550.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.18x = 622,515.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,515.96/819.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.93

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