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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.84, 1,104.58 and 520.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.84, 1,104.58 and 520.55 is: 717.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.84 : 1,104.58 = 520.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.84/1,104.58 = 520.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.84x = 1,104.58 × 520.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.84x = 574,982.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,982.29/800.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.98

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