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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.67, 1,104.45 and 551.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.67, 1,104.45 and 551.97 is: 761.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.67 : 1,104.45 = 551.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.67/1,104.45 = 551.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.67x = 1,104.45 × 551.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.67x = 609,624.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,624.30/800.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.39

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