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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.51, 1,110.42 and 525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.51, 1,110.42 and 525.44 is: 725.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.51 : 1,110.42 = 525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.51/1,110.42 = 525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.51x = 1,110.42 × 525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.51x = 583,459.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,459.08/804.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.24

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