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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.67, 1,104.30 and 521.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.67, 1,104.30 and 521.00 is: 718.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.67 : 1,104.30 = 521.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.67/1,104.30 = 521.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.67x = 1,104.30 × 521.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.67x = 575,332.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,332.17/800.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.56

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