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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.50, 1,106.94 and 553.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.50, 1,106.94 and 553.69 is: 763.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.50 : 1,106.94 = 553.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.50/1,106.94 = 553.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.50x = 1,106.94 × 553.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.50x = 612,901.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,901.61/802.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.74

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