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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.82, 1,105.31 and 520.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.82, 1,105.31 and 520.56 is: 718.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.82 : 1,105.31 = 520.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.82/1,105.31 = 520.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.82x = 1,105.31 × 520.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.82x = 575,380.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,380.17/800.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.49

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