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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.92, 1,104.58 and 551.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.92, 1,104.58 and 551.84 is: 761.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.92 : 1,104.58 = 551.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.92/1,104.58 = 551.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.92x = 1,104.58 × 551.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.92x = 609,551.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,551.43/800.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.06

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