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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.82, 1,104.39 and 552.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.82, 1,104.39 and 552.42 is: 761.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.82 : 1,104.39 = 552.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.82/1,104.39 = 552.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.82x = 1,104.39 × 552.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.82x = 610,087.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,087.12/800.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.83

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