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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.83, 1,109.45 and 472.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.83, 1,109.45 and 472.34 is: 651.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.83 : 1,109.45 = 472.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.83/1,109.45 = 472.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.83x = 1,109.45 × 472.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.83x = 524,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,033.25/803.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.92

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