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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.14, 1,110.69 and 525.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.14, 1,110.69 and 525.87 is: 725.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.14 : 1,110.69 = 525.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.14/1,110.69 = 525.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.14x = 1,110.69 × 525.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.14x = 584,078.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,078.55/805.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.44

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