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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.14, 1,110.82 and 556.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.14, 1,110.82 and 556.37 is: 767.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.14 : 1,110.82 = 556.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.14/1,110.82 = 556.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.14x = 1,110.82 × 556.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.14x = 618,021.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,021.37/805.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.60

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