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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.17, 1,107.70 and 523.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.17, 1,107.70 and 523.27 is: 721.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.17 : 1,107.70 = 523.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.17/1,107.70 = 523.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.17x = 1,107.70 × 523.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.17x = 579,626.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,626.18/803.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.67

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