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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.35, 1,106.30 and 554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.35, 1,106.30 and 554 is: 764.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.35 : 1,106.30 = 554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.35/1,106.30 = 554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.35x = 1,106.30 × 554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.35x = 612,887.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,887.43/801.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.82

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