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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807, 1,113.43 and 557.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807, 1,113.43 and 557.94 is: 769.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807 : 1,113.43 = 557.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807/1,113.43 = 557.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807x = 1,113.43 × 557.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807x = 621,227.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,227.13/807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.80

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