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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.96, 1,111.20 and 525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.96, 1,111.20 and 525.36 is: 725.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.96 : 1,111.20 = 525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.96/1,111.20 = 525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.96x = 1,111.20 × 525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.96x = 583,780.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,780.03/804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.23

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