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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.04, 1,109.70 and 472.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.04, 1,109.70 and 472.55 is: 652.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.04 : 1,109.70 = 472.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.04/1,109.70 = 472.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.04x = 1,109.70 × 472.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.04x = 524,383.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,383.19/804.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.19

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