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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.84, 1,110.56 and 473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.84, 1,110.56 and 473.24 is: 652.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.84 : 1,110.56 = 473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.84/1,110.56 = 473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.84x = 1,110.56 × 473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.84x = 525,553.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,553.50/804.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.99

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