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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.36, 1,108.58 and 555.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.36, 1,108.58 and 555.69 is: 765.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.36 : 1,108.58 = 555.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.36/1,108.58 = 555.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.36x = 1,108.58 × 555.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.36x = 616,024.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,024.04/804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.86

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