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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.13, 1,109.30 and 508.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.13, 1,109.30 and 508.88 is: 702.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.13 : 1,109.30 = 508.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.13/1,109.30 = 508.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.13x = 1,109.30 × 508.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.13x = 564,500.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,500.81/804.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.00

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