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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.16, 1,109.88 and 509.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.16, 1,109.88 and 509.59 is: 703.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.16 : 1,109.88 = 509.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.16/1,109.88 = 509.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.16x = 1,109.88 × 509.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.16x = 565,583.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,583.75/804.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.32

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