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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.21, 1,107.23 and 554.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.21, 1,107.23 and 554.11 is: 763.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.21 : 1,107.23 = 554.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.21/1,107.23 = 554.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.21x = 1,107.23 × 554.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.21x = 613,521.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,521.68/803.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.84

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