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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.33, 1,106.88 and 552.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.33, 1,106.88 and 552.21 is: 762.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.33 : 1,106.88 = 552.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.33/1,106.88 = 552.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.33x = 1,106.88 × 552.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.33x = 611,230.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,230.20/801.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.77

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