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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.99, 1,106.03 and 521.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.99, 1,106.03 and 521.46 is: 720.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.99 : 1,106.03 = 521.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.99/1,106.03 = 521.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.99x = 1,106.03 × 521.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.99x = 576,753.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,753.35/800.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.05

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