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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.73, 1,109.07 and 472.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.73, 1,109.07 and 472.11 is: 651.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.73 : 1,109.07 = 472.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.73/1,109.07 = 472.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.73x = 1,109.07 × 472.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.73x = 523,603.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,603.04/803.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.47

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