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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.94, 1,106.86 and 521.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.94, 1,106.86 and 521.68 is: 720.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.94 : 1,106.86 = 521.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.94/1,106.86 = 521.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.94x = 1,106.86 × 521.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.94x = 577,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,426.72/801.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.04

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