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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.27, 1,110.65 and 557

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.27, 1,110.65 and 557 is: 768.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.27 : 1,110.65 = 557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.27/1,110.65 = 557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.27x = 1,110.65 × 557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.27x = 618,632.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,632.05/805.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.23

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