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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.74, 1,111.57 and 555.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.74, 1,111.57 and 555.62 is: 767.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.74 : 1,111.57 = 555.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.74/1,111.57 = 555.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.74x = 1,111.57 × 555.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.74x = 617,603.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,603.58/804.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.46

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