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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.73, 1,110.26 and 473.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.73, 1,110.26 and 473.23 is: 652.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.73 : 1,110.26 = 473.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.73/1,110.26 = 473.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.73x = 1,110.26 × 473.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.73x = 525,408.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,408.34/804.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.90

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