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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.52, 1,105.48 and 553.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.52, 1,105.48 and 553.25 is: 763.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.52 : 1,105.48 = 553.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.52/1,105.48 = 553.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.52x = 1,105.48 × 553.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.52x = 611,610.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,610.27/801.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.07

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