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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.95, 1,109.47 and 472.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.95, 1,109.47 and 472.41 is: 651.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.95 : 1,109.47 = 472.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.95/1,109.47 = 472.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.95x = 1,109.47 × 472.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.95x = 524,122.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,122.64/803.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.93

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