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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.14, 1,109.60 and 472.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.14, 1,109.60 and 472.59 is: 652.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.14 : 1,109.60 = 472.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.14/1,109.60 = 472.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.14x = 1,109.60 × 472.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.14x = 524,383.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,383.50/804.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.11

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