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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.31, 1,105.06 and 521.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.31, 1,105.06 and 521.25 is: 718.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.31 : 1,105.06 = 521.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.31/1,105.06 = 521.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.31x = 1,105.06 × 521.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.31x = 576,012.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,012.53/801.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.84

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