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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.67, 1,109.79 and 555.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.67, 1,109.79 and 555.93 is: 766.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.67 : 1,109.79 = 555.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.67/1,109.79 = 555.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.67x = 1,109.79 × 555.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.67x = 616,965.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,965.55/804.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.73

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