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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.53, 1,107.59 and 554.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.53, 1,107.59 and 554.00 is: 764.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.53 : 1,107.59 = 554.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.53/1,107.59 = 554.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.53x = 1,107.59 × 554.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.53x = 613,596.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,596.55/802.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.58

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