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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.02, 1,110.63 and 525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.02, 1,110.63 and 525.60 is: 725.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.02 : 1,110.63 = 525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.02/1,110.63 = 525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.02x = 1,110.63 × 525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.02x = 583,747.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,747.13/805.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.13

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