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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.17, 1,108.38 and 523.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.17, 1,108.38 and 523.09 is: 721.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.17 : 1,108.38 = 523.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.17/1,108.38 = 523.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.17x = 1,108.38 × 523.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.17x = 579,782.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,782.49/803.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.87

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