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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.04, 1,103.43 and 520.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.04, 1,103.43 and 520.37 is: 717.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.04 : 1,103.43 = 520.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.04/1,103.43 = 520.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.04x = 1,103.43 × 520.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.04x = 574,191.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,191.87/800.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.70

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