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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.42, 1,110.30 and 524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.42, 1,110.30 and 524.18 is: 723.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.42 : 1,110.30 = 524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.42/1,110.30 = 524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.42x = 1,110.30 × 524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.42x = 581,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,991.50/804.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.49

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