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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.81, 1,109.03 and 524.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.81, 1,109.03 and 524.73 is: 723.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.81 : 1,109.03 = 524.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.81/1,109.03 = 524.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.81x = 1,109.03 × 524.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.81x = 581,938.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,938.69/804.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.08

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