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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.20, 1,111.14 and 525.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.20, 1,111.14 and 525.30 is: 724.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.20 : 1,111.14 = 525.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.20/1,111.14 = 525.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.20x = 1,111.14 × 525.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.20x = 583,681.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,681.84/805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.89

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