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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.29, 1,110.07 and 509.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.29, 1,110.07 and 509.34 is: 702.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.29 : 1,110.07 = 509.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.29/1,110.07 = 509.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.29x = 1,110.07 × 509.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.29x = 565,407.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,407.85/804.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.99

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