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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.18, 1,114.36 and 555.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.18, 1,114.36 and 555.46 is: 766.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.18 : 1,114.36 = 555.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.18/1,114.36 = 555.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.18x = 1,114.36 × 555.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.18x = 618,982.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,982.41/807.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.85

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