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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.83, 1,103.29 and 551.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.83, 1,103.29 and 551.14 is: 760.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.83 : 1,103.29 = 551.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.83/1,103.29 = 551.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.83x = 1,103.29 × 551.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.83x = 608,063.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,063.11/799.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.24

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