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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.24, 1,107.27 and 553.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.24, 1,107.27 and 553.87 is: 764.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.24 : 1,107.27 = 553.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.24/1,107.27 = 553.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.24x = 1,107.27 × 553.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.24x = 613,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,285.02/802.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.47

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