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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.09, 1,109.79 and 472.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.09, 1,109.79 and 472.61 is: 652.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.09 : 1,109.79 = 472.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.09/1,109.79 = 472.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.09x = 1,109.79 × 472.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.09x = 524,492.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,492.30/804.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.28

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