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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.21, 1,132.11 and 554.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.21, 1,132.11 and 554.53 is: 765.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.21 : 1,132.11 = 554.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.21/1,132.11 = 554.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.21x = 1,132.11 × 554.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.21x = 627,788.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,788.96/820.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.40

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