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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.22, 1,201.68 and 554.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.22, 1,201.68 and 554.81 is: 831.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.22 : 1,201.68 = 554.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.22/1,201.68 = 554.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.22x = 1,201.68 × 554.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.22x = 666,698.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,698.07/802.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.07

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