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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.55, 1,103.56 and 624.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.55, 1,103.56 and 624.30 is: 859.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.55 : 1,103.56 = 624.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.55/1,103.56 = 624.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.55x = 1,103.56 × 624.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.55x = 688,952.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,952.51/801.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.53

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