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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.33, 1,104.26 and 552.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.33, 1,104.26 and 552.15 is: 761.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.33 : 1,104.26 = 552.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.33/1,104.26 = 552.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.33x = 1,104.26 × 552.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.33x = 609,714.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,714.40/800.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.83

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