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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.87, 1,132.62 and 555.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.87, 1,132.62 and 555.35 is: 766.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.87 : 1,132.62 = 555.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.87/1,132.62 = 555.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.87x = 1,132.62 × 555.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.87x = 628,995.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,995.96/820.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.26

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