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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.82, 1,109.76 and 552.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.82, 1,109.76 and 552.15 is: 762.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.82 : 1,109.76 = 552.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.82/1,109.76 = 552.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.82x = 1,109.76 × 552.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.82x = 612,753.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,753.98/803.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.30

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