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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.26, 1,110.62 and 509.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.26, 1,110.62 and 509.63 is: 703.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.26 : 1,110.62 = 509.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.26/1,110.62 = 509.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.26x = 1,110.62 × 509.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.26x = 566,000.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,000.99/804.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.75

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