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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.33, 1,105.35 and 552.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.33, 1,105.35 and 552.65 is: 762.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.33 : 1,105.35 = 552.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.33/1,105.35 = 552.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.33x = 1,105.35 × 552.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.33x = 610,866.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,866.15/801.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.32

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