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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.58, 1,107.08 and 553.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.58, 1,107.08 and 553.89 is: 764.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.58 : 1,107.08 = 553.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.58/1,107.08 = 553.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.58x = 1,107.08 × 553.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.58x = 613,200.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,200.54/802.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.04

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