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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.09, 1,109.81 and 472.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.09, 1,109.81 and 472.59 is: 652.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.09 : 1,109.81 = 472.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.09/1,109.81 = 472.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.09x = 1,109.81 × 472.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.09x = 524,477.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,477.20/804.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.27

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