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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.19, 1,111.81 and 553.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.19, 1,111.81 and 553.99 is: 764.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.19 : 1,111.81 = 553.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.19/1,111.81 = 553.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.19x = 1,111.81 × 553.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.19x = 615,930.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,930.58/806.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.01

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