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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.52, 1,108.24 and 555.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.52, 1,108.24 and 555.25 is: 765.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.52 : 1,108.24 = 555.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.52/1,108.24 = 555.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.52x = 1,108.24 × 555.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.52x = 615,350.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,350.26/803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.82

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