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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.58, 1,109.93 and 524.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.58, 1,109.93 and 524.69 is: 723.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.58 : 1,109.93 = 524.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.58/1,109.93 = 524.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.58x = 1,109.93 × 524.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.58x = 582,361.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,361.00/804.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.81

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