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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.52, 1,104.50 and 603.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.52, 1,104.50 and 603.56 is: 832.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.52 : 1,104.50 = 603.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.52/1,104.50 = 603.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.52x = 1,104.50 × 603.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.52x = 666,632.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,632.02/800.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.75

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