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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.54, 1,108.20 and 523.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.54, 1,108.20 and 523.55 is: 722.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.54 : 1,108.20 = 523.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.54/1,108.20 = 523.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.54x = 1,108.20 × 523.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.54x = 580,192.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,192.57/803.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.05

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