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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.70, 1,108.92 and 472.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.70, 1,108.92 and 472.26 is: 651.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.70 : 1,108.92 = 472.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.70/1,108.92 = 472.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.70x = 1,108.92 × 472.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.70x = 523,698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,698.56/803.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.61

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