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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.02, 1,104.72 and 551.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.02, 1,104.72 and 551.94 is: 761.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.02 : 1,104.72 = 551.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.02/1,104.72 = 551.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.02x = 1,104.72 × 551.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.02x = 609,739.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,739.16/801.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.20

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