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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.28, 1,105.41 and 552.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.28, 1,105.41 and 552.21 is: 761.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.28 : 1,105.41 = 552.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.28/1,105.41 = 552.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.28x = 1,105.41 × 552.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.28x = 610,418.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,418.46/801.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.80

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