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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.40, 1,110.24 and 524.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.40, 1,110.24 and 524.24 is: 723.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.40 : 1,110.24 = 524.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.40/1,110.24 = 524.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.40x = 1,110.24 × 524.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.40x = 582,032.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,032.22/804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.56

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