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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.11, 1,103.04 and 551.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.11, 1,103.04 and 551.25 is: 760.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.11 : 1,103.04 = 551.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.11/1,103.04 = 551.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.11x = 1,103.04 × 551.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.11x = 608,050.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,050.80/799.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.91

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