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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.21, 1,130.73 and 553.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.21, 1,130.73 and 553.53 is: 764.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.21 : 1,130.73 = 553.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.21/1,130.73 = 553.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.21x = 1,130.73 × 553.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.21x = 625,892.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,892.98/819.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.02

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