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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.29, 1,113.44 and 559.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.29, 1,113.44 and 559.02 is: 771.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.29 : 1,113.44 = 559.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.29/1,113.44 = 559.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.29x = 1,113.44 × 559.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.29x = 622,436.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,436.63/807.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.02

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