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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.88, 1,110.12 and 556.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.88, 1,110.12 and 556.61 is: 767.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.88 : 1,110.12 = 556.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.88/1,110.12 = 556.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.88x = 1,110.12 × 556.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.88x = 617,903.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,903.89/804.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.70

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