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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.63, 1,108.01 and 523.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.63, 1,108.01 and 523.85 is: 722.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.63 : 1,108.01 = 523.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.63/1,108.01 = 523.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.63x = 1,108.01 × 523.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.63x = 580,426.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,426.81/803.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.25

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