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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.94, 1,131.31 and 554.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.94, 1,131.31 and 554.52 is: 765.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.94 : 1,131.31 = 554.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.94/1,131.31 = 554.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.94x = 1,131.31 × 554.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.94x = 627,334.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,334.02/819.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.10

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