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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.06, 1,109.52 and 472.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.06, 1,109.52 and 472.50 is: 652.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.06 : 1,109.52 = 472.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.06/1,109.52 = 472.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.06x = 1,109.52 × 472.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.06x = 524,248.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,248.20/804.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.00

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