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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.18, 1,111.67 and 553.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.18, 1,111.67 and 553.53 is: 764.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.18 : 1,111.67 = 553.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.18/1,111.67 = 553.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.18x = 1,111.67 × 553.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.18x = 615,334.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,334.37/805.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.22

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