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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.18, 1,110.45 and 509.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.18, 1,110.45 and 509.97 is: 704.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.18 : 1,110.45 = 509.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.18/1,110.45 = 509.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.18x = 1,110.45 × 509.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.18x = 566,296.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,296.19/804.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.19

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