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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.05, 1,108.64 and 523.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.05, 1,108.64 and 523.89 is: 722.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.05 : 1,108.64 = 523.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.05/1,108.64 = 523.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.05x = 1,108.64 × 523.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.05x = 580,802.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,802.79/804.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.35

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