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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802, 1,106.40 and 553.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802, 1,106.40 and 553.42 is: 763.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802 : 1,106.40 = 553.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802/1,106.40 = 553.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802x = 1,106.40 × 553.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802x = 612,303.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,303.89/802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.47

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