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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.37, 1,131.66 and 553.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.37, 1,131.66 and 553.35 is: 764.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.37 : 1,131.66 = 553.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.37/1,131.66 = 553.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.37x = 1,131.66 × 553.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.37x = 626,201.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,201.29/819.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.25

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