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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.02, 1,104.79 and 552.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.02, 1,104.79 and 552.75 is: 762.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.02 : 1,104.79 = 552.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.02/1,104.79 = 552.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.02x = 1,104.79 × 552.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.02x = 610,672.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,672.67/801.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.37

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