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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.88, 1,104.42 and 521.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.88, 1,104.42 and 521.16 is: 718.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.88 : 1,104.42 = 521.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.88/1,104.42 = 521.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.88x = 1,104.42 × 521.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.88x = 575,579.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,579.53/800.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.68

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