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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.58, 1,107.33 and 553.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.58, 1,107.33 and 553.91 is: 764.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.58 : 1,107.33 = 553.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.58/1,107.33 = 553.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.58x = 1,107.33 × 553.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.58x = 613,361.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,361.16/802.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.24

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