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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.91, 1,104.26 and 520.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.91, 1,104.26 and 520.74 is: 717.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.91 : 1,104.26 = 520.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.91/1,104.26 = 520.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.91x = 1,104.26 × 520.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.91x = 575,029.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,029.75/800.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.97

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