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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.59, 1,109.99 and 554.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.59, 1,109.99 and 554.47 is: 765.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.59 : 1,109.99 = 554.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.59/1,109.99 = 554.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.59x = 1,109.99 × 554.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.59x = 615,454.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,454.77/803.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.88

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