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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.23, 1,103.37 and 520.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.23, 1,103.37 and 520.38 is: 717.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.23 : 1,103.37 = 520.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.23/1,103.37 = 520.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.23x = 1,103.37 × 520.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.23x = 574,171.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,171.68/800.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.51

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