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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.71, 1,104.39 and 551.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.71, 1,104.39 and 551.67 is: 761.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.71 : 1,104.39 = 551.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.71/1,104.39 = 551.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.71x = 1,104.39 × 551.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.71x = 609,258.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,258.83/799.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.85

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