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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.34, 1,110.42 and 509.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.34, 1,110.42 and 509.68 is: 703.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.34 : 1,110.42 = 509.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.34/1,110.42 = 509.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.34x = 1,110.42 × 509.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.34x = 565,958.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,958.87/804.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.63

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