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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.25, 1,108.24 and 471.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.25, 1,108.24 and 471.75 is: 650.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.25 : 1,108.24 = 471.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.25/1,108.24 = 471.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.25x = 1,108.24 × 471.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.25x = 522,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,812.22/803.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.87

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