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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.02, 1,106.10 and 552.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.02, 1,106.10 and 552.95 is: 762.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.02 : 1,106.10 = 552.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.02/1,106.10 = 552.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.02x = 1,106.10 × 552.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.02x = 611,618.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,618.00/802.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.60

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