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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.56, 1,107.30 and 523.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.56, 1,107.30 and 523.48 is: 721.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.56 : 1,107.30 = 523.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.56/1,107.30 = 523.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.56x = 1,107.30 × 523.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.56x = 579,649.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,649.40/803.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.35

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