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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.52, 1,109.84 and 506.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.52, 1,109.84 and 506.13 is: 698.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.52 : 1,109.84 = 506.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.52/1,109.84 = 506.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.52x = 1,109.84 × 506.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.52x = 561,724.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,724.58/804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.21

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