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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.13, 1,106.07 and 552.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.13, 1,106.07 and 552.37 is: 762.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.13 : 1,106.07 = 552.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.13/1,106.07 = 552.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.13x = 1,106.07 × 552.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.13x = 610,959.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,959.89/801.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.62

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