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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.62, 1,104.44 and 551.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.62, 1,104.44 and 551.51 is: 760.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.62 : 1,104.44 = 551.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.62/1,104.44 = 551.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.62x = 1,104.44 × 551.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.62x = 609,109.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,109.71/800.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.80

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