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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.63, 1,105.07 and 521.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.63, 1,105.07 and 521.56 is: 719.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.63 : 1,105.07 = 521.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.63/1,105.07 = 521.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.63x = 1,105.07 × 521.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.63x = 576,360.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,360.31/800.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.88

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