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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.58, 1,106.51 and 553.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.58, 1,106.51 and 553.46 is: 763.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.58 : 1,106.51 = 553.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.58/1,106.51 = 553.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.58x = 1,106.51 × 553.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.58x = 612,409.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,409.02/802.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.05

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