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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.03, 1,112.19 and 557.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.03, 1,112.19 and 557.91 is: 768.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.03 : 1,112.19 = 557.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.03/1,112.19 = 557.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.03x = 1,112.19 × 557.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.03x = 620,501.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,501.92/807.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.87

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