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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.33, 1,108.98 and 524.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.33, 1,108.98 and 524.01 is: 723.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.33 : 1,108.98 = 524.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.33/1,108.98 = 524.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.33x = 1,108.98 × 524.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.33x = 581,116.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,116.61/803.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.39

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