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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.52, 1,108.56 and 524.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.52, 1,108.56 and 524.10 is: 723.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.52 : 1,108.56 = 524.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.52/1,108.56 = 524.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.52x = 1,108.56 × 524.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.52x = 580,996.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,996.30/803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.06

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