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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.02, 1,110.67 and 555.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.02, 1,110.67 and 555.94 is: 767.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.02 : 1,110.67 = 555.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.02/1,110.67 = 555.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.02x = 1,110.67 × 555.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.02x = 617,465.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,465.88/805.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.02

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