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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.07, 1,110.60 and 542.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.07, 1,110.60 and 542.63 is: 748.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.07 : 1,110.60 = 542.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.07/1,110.60 = 542.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.07x = 1,110.60 × 542.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.07x = 602,639.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,639.33/805.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.56

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