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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.84, 1,104.74 and 551.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.84, 1,104.74 and 551.73 is: 761.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.84 : 1,104.74 = 551.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.84/1,104.74 = 551.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.84x = 1,104.74 × 551.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.84x = 609,521.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,521.65/800.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.10

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