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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.02, 1,108.95 and 523.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.02, 1,108.95 and 523.94 is: 722.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.02 : 1,108.95 = 523.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.02/1,108.95 = 523.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.02x = 1,108.95 × 523.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.02x = 581,023.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,023.26/804.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.65

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