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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.84, 1,110.30 and 525.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.84, 1,110.30 and 525.08 is: 724.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.84 : 1,110.30 = 525.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.84/1,110.30 = 525.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.84x = 1,110.30 × 525.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.84x = 582,996.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,996.32/804.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.36

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