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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.47, 1,110.41 and 524.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.47, 1,110.41 and 524.21 is: 723.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.47 : 1,110.41 = 524.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.47/1,110.41 = 524.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.47x = 1,110.41 × 524.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.47x = 582,079.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,079.85/804.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.56

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