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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.54, 1,130.85 and 554.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.54, 1,130.85 and 554.22 is: 764.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.54 : 1,130.85 = 554.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.54/1,130.85 = 554.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.54x = 1,130.85 × 554.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.54x = 626,739.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,739.69/819.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.75

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