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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.64, 1,109.05 and 472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.64, 1,109.05 and 472.08 is: 651.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.64 : 1,109.05 = 472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.64/1,109.05 = 472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.64x = 1,109.05 × 472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.64x = 523,560.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,560.32/803.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.49

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