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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.28, 1,129.82 and 553.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.28, 1,129.82 and 553.76 is: 763.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.28 : 1,129.82 = 553.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.28/1,129.82 = 553.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.28x = 1,129.82 × 553.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.28x = 625,649.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,649.12/819.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.66

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