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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.20, 1,109.82 and 472.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.20, 1,109.82 and 472.62 is: 652.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.20 : 1,109.82 = 472.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.20/1,109.82 = 472.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.20x = 1,109.82 × 472.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.20x = 524,523.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,523.13/804.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.23

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