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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.84, 1,106.12 and 552.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.84, 1,106.12 and 552.73 is: 762.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.84 : 1,106.12 = 552.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.84/1,106.12 = 552.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.84x = 1,106.12 × 552.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.84x = 611,385.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,385.71/801.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.48

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