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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.51, 1,103.18 and 551.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.51, 1,103.18 and 551.38 is: 759.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.51 : 1,103.18 = 551.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.51/1,103.18 = 551.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.51x = 1,103.18 × 551.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.51x = 608,267.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,267.94/800.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.86

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