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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.60, 1,108.38 and 554.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.60, 1,108.38 and 554.56 is: 765.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.60 : 1,108.38 = 554.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.60/1,108.38 = 554.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.60x = 1,108.38 × 554.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.60x = 614,663.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,663.21/802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.84

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