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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.95, 1,109.71 and 472.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.95, 1,109.71 and 472.37 is: 652.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.95 : 1,109.71 = 472.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.95/1,109.71 = 472.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.95x = 1,109.71 × 472.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.95x = 524,188.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,188.16/803.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.02

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