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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.54, 1,109.32 and 524.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.54, 1,109.32 and 524.38 is: 723.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.54 : 1,109.32 = 524.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.54/1,109.32 = 524.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.54x = 1,109.32 × 524.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.54x = 581,705.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,705.22/804.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.03

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