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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.34, 1,109.49 and 583.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.34, 1,109.49 and 583.54 is: 804.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.34 : 1,109.49 = 583.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.34/1,109.49 = 583.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.34x = 1,109.49 × 583.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.34x = 647,431.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,431.79/804.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.92

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