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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.91, 1,110.10 and 556.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.91, 1,110.10 and 556.11 is: 766.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.91 : 1,110.10 = 556.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.91/1,110.10 = 556.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.91x = 1,110.10 × 556.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.91x = 617,337.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,337.71/804.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.96

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