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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.08, 1,110.12 and 555.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.08, 1,110.12 and 555.84 is: 767.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.08 : 1,110.12 = 555.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.08/1,110.12 = 555.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.08x = 1,110.12 × 555.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.08x = 617,049.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,049.10/804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.40

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