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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.88, 1,107.36 and 554.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.88, 1,107.36 and 554.61 is: 764.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.88 : 1,107.36 = 554.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.88/1,107.36 = 554.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.88x = 1,107.36 × 554.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.88x = 614,152.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,152.93/802.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.94

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