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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.50, 1,105.56 and 552.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.50, 1,105.56 and 552.69 is: 762.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.50 : 1,105.56 = 552.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.50/1,105.56 = 552.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.50x = 1,105.56 × 552.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.50x = 611,031.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,031.96/801.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.37

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