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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.33, 1,106.74 and 553.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.33, 1,106.74 and 553.64 is: 763.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.33 : 1,106.74 = 553.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.33/1,106.74 = 553.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.33x = 1,106.74 × 553.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.33x = 612,731.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,731.38/802.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.69

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