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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.58, 1,105.95 and 552.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.58, 1,105.95 and 552.91 is: 762.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.58 : 1,105.95 = 552.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.58/1,105.95 = 552.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.58x = 1,105.95 × 552.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.58x = 611,490.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,490.81/801.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.86

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