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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.32, 1,109.64 and 472.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.32, 1,109.64 and 472.52 is: 651.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.32 : 1,109.64 = 472.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.32/1,109.64 = 472.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.32x = 1,109.64 × 472.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.32x = 524,327.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,327.09/804.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.89

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