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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.92, 1,105.74 and 552.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.92, 1,105.74 and 552.16 is: 762.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.92 : 1,105.74 = 552.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.92/1,105.74 = 552.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.92x = 1,105.74 × 552.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.92x = 610,545.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,545.40/800.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.31

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