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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.02, 1,109.52 and 472.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.02, 1,109.52 and 472.37 is: 651.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.02 : 1,109.52 = 472.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.02/1,109.52 = 472.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.02x = 1,109.52 × 472.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.02x = 524,098.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,098.41/804.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.85

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