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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.00, 1,132.52 and 553.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.00, 1,132.52 and 553.97 is: 765.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.00 : 1,132.52 = 553.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.00/1,132.52 = 553.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.00x = 1,132.52 × 553.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.00x = 627,382.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,382.17/820.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.10

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