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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.71, 1,108.53 and 554.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.71, 1,108.53 and 554.67 is: 765.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.71 : 1,108.53 = 554.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.71/1,108.53 = 554.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.71x = 1,108.53 × 554.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.71x = 614,868.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,868.34/802.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.99

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