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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.11, 1,109.91 and 509.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.11, 1,109.91 and 509.58 is: 703.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.11 : 1,109.91 = 509.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.11/1,109.91 = 509.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.11x = 1,109.91 × 509.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.11x = 565,587.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,587.94/804.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.38

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