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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.32, 1,655.07 and 555.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.32, 1,655.07 and 555.22 is: 832.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.32 : 1,655.07 = 555.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.32/1,655.07 = 555.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.32x = 1,655.07 × 555.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.32x = 918,927.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,927.97/1,103.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.88

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