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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.18, 1,103.42 and 520.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.18, 1,103.42 and 520.43 is: 717.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.18 : 1,103.42 = 520.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.18/1,103.42 = 520.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.18x = 1,103.42 × 520.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.18x = 574,248.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,248.65/800.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.65

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