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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.63, 1,108.40 and 555.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.63, 1,108.40 and 555.36 is: 765.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.63 : 1,108.40 = 555.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.63/1,108.40 = 555.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.63x = 1,108.40 × 555.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.63x = 615,558.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,558.25/803.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.98

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