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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.20, 1,109.70 and 472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.20, 1,109.70 and 472.60 is: 652.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.20 : 1,109.70 = 472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.20/1,109.70 = 472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.20x = 1,109.70 × 472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.20x = 524,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,444.22/804.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.13

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