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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.09, 1,105.55 and 552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.09, 1,105.55 and 552.52 is: 762.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.09 : 1,105.55 = 552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.09/1,105.55 = 552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.09x = 1,105.55 × 552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.09x = 610,839.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,839.18/801.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.51

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