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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.55, 1,104.55 and 481.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.55, 1,104.55 and 481.62 is: 664.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.55 : 1,104.55 = 481.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.55/1,104.55 = 481.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.55x = 1,104.55 × 481.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.55x = 531,968.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,968.02/800.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.50

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