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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.65, 1,108.45 and 524.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.65, 1,108.45 and 524.13 is: 722.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.65 : 1,108.45 = 524.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.65/1,108.45 = 524.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.65x = 1,108.45 × 524.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.65x = 580,971.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,971.90/803.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.92

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