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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.94, 1,109.64 and 524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.94, 1,109.64 and 524.52 is: 723.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.94 : 1,109.64 = 524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.94/1,109.64 = 524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.94x = 1,109.64 × 524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.94x = 582,028.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,028.37/803.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.97

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