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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.46, 1,106.26 and 553.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.46, 1,106.26 and 553.39 is: 762.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.46 : 1,106.26 = 553.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.46/1,106.26 = 553.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.46x = 1,106.26 × 553.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.46x = 612,189.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,189.07/802.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.89

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