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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.16, 1,110.27 and 521.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.16, 1,110.27 and 521.11 is: 719.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.16 : 1,110.27 = 521.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.16/1,110.27 = 521.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.16x = 1,110.27 × 521.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.16x = 578,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,572.80/804.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.47

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