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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.80, 1,109.57 and 524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.80, 1,109.57 and 524.28 is: 723.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.80 : 1,109.57 = 524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.80/1,109.57 = 524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.80x = 1,109.57 × 524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.80x = 581,718.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,718.58/803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.71

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