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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.68, 1,110.98 and 553.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.68, 1,110.98 and 553.03 is: 763.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.68 : 1,110.98 = 553.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.68/1,110.98 = 553.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.68x = 1,110.98 × 553.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.68x = 614,396.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,396.95/804.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.53

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