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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.25, 1,109.82 and 583.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.25, 1,109.82 and 583.48 is: 805.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.25 : 1,109.82 = 583.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.25/1,109.82 = 583.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.25x = 1,109.82 × 583.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.25x = 647,557.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,557.77/804.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.17

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