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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.91, 1,106.44 and 553.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.91, 1,106.44 and 553.15 is: 763.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.91 : 1,106.44 = 553.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.91/1,106.44 = 553.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.91x = 1,106.44 × 553.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.91x = 612,027.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,027.29/801.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.21

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