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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.13, 1,104.69 and 551.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.13, 1,104.69 and 551.37 is: 761.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.13 : 1,104.69 = 551.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.13/1,104.69 = 551.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.13x = 1,104.69 × 551.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.13x = 609,092.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,092.93/800.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.24

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