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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.35, 1,104.92 and 553.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.35, 1,104.92 and 553.00 is: 763.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.35 : 1,104.92 = 553.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.35/1,104.92 = 553.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.35x = 1,104.92 × 553.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.35x = 611,015.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,015.75/800.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.44

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