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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.70, 1,109.09 and 472.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.70, 1,109.09 and 472.10 is: 651.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.70 : 1,109.09 = 472.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.70/1,109.09 = 472.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.70x = 1,109.09 × 472.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.70x = 523,601.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,601.39/803.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.49

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