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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.83, 1,109.93 and 524.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.83, 1,109.93 and 524.97 is: 723.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.83 : 1,109.93 = 524.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.83/1,109.93 = 524.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.83x = 1,109.93 × 524.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.83x = 582,677.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,677.33/804.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.98

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