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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.01, 1,108.32 and 551.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.01, 1,108.32 and 551.28 is: 760.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.01 : 1,108.32 = 551.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.01/1,108.32 = 551.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.01x = 1,108.32 × 551.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.01x = 610,994.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,994.65/803.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.88

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