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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.20, 1,129.60 and 556.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.20, 1,129.60 and 556.76 is: 767.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.20 : 1,129.60 = 556.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.20/1,129.60 = 556.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.20x = 1,129.60 × 556.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.20x = 628,916.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,916.10/819.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.72

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