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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.32, 1,131.10 and 553.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.32, 1,131.10 and 553.95 is: 764.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.32 : 1,131.10 = 553.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.32/1,131.10 = 553.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.32x = 1,131.10 × 553.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.32x = 626,571.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,571.46/819.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.75

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