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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.66, 1,105.29 and 521.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.66, 1,105.29 and 521.49 is: 719.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.66 : 1,105.29 = 521.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.66/1,105.29 = 521.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.66x = 1,105.29 × 521.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.66x = 576,397.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,397.68/801.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.01

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