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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.07, 1,107.38 and 523.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.07, 1,107.38 and 523.55 is: 721.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.07 : 1,107.38 = 523.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.07/1,107.38 = 523.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.07x = 1,107.38 × 523.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.07x = 579,760.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,760.64/803.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.93

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