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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.83, 1,108.95 and 553.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.83, 1,108.95 and 553.71 is: 764.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.83 : 1,108.95 = 553.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.83/1,108.95 = 553.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.83x = 1,108.95 × 553.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.83x = 614,036.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,036.70/802.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.84

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