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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.60, 1,105.47 and 520.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.60, 1,105.47 and 520.74 is: 719.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.60 : 1,105.47 = 520.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.60/1,105.47 = 520.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.60x = 1,105.47 × 520.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.60x = 575,662.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,662.45/800.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.04

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