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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.28, 1,109.64 and 509.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.28, 1,109.64 and 509.44 is: 702.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.28 : 1,109.64 = 509.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.28/1,109.64 = 509.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.28x = 1,109.64 × 509.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.28x = 565,295.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,295.00/804.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.86

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