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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.61, 1,108.80 and 524.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.61, 1,108.80 and 524.19 is: 723.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.61 : 1,108.80 = 524.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.61/1,108.80 = 524.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.61x = 1,108.80 × 524.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.61x = 581,221.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,221.87/803.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.26

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