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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.46, 1,108.18 and 554.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.46, 1,108.18 and 554.42 is: 765.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.46 : 1,108.18 = 554.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.46/1,108.18 = 554.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.46x = 1,108.18 × 554.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.46x = 614,397.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,397.16/802.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.64

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