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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.83, 1,109.17 and 472.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.83, 1,109.17 and 472.23 is: 651.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.83 : 1,109.17 = 472.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.83/1,109.17 = 472.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.83x = 1,109.17 × 472.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.83x = 523,783.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,783.35/803.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.61

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