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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.96, 1,109.29 and 509.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.96, 1,109.29 and 509.06 is: 702.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.96 : 1,109.29 = 509.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.96/1,109.29 = 509.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.96x = 1,109.29 × 509.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.96x = 564,688.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,688.35/803.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.38

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