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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.52, 1,131.36 and 557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.52, 1,131.36 and 557.44 is: 769.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.52 : 1,131.36 = 557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.52/1,131.36 = 557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.52x = 1,131.36 × 557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.52x = 630,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,665.32/819.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.55

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