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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.04, 1,110.48 and 509.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.04, 1,110.48 and 509.79 is: 703.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.04 : 1,110.48 = 509.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.04/1,110.48 = 509.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.04x = 1,110.48 × 509.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.04x = 566,113.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,113.85/805.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.21

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