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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.36, 1,111.05 and 555.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.36, 1,111.05 and 555.24 is: 766.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.36 : 1,111.05 = 555.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.36/1,111.05 = 555.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.36x = 1,111.05 × 555.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.36x = 616,899.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,899.40/804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.94

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