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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.54, 1,109.26 and 509.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.54, 1,109.26 and 509.21 is: 702.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.54 : 1,109.26 = 509.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.54/1,109.26 = 509.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.54x = 1,109.26 × 509.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.54x = 564,846.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,846.28/803.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.95

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