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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.16, 1,109.90 and 509.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.16, 1,109.90 and 509.22 is: 702.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.16 : 1,109.90 = 509.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.16/1,109.90 = 509.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.16x = 1,109.90 × 509.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.16x = 565,183.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,183.28/804.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.82

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