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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.41, 1,110.36 and 525.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.41, 1,110.36 and 525.11 is: 724.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.41 : 1,110.36 = 525.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.41/1,110.36 = 525.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.41x = 1,110.36 × 525.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.41x = 583,057.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,057.73/804.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.83

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