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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.20, 1,112.07 and 542.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.20, 1,112.07 and 542.76 is: 749.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.20 : 1,112.07 = 542.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.20/1,112.07 = 542.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.20x = 1,112.07 × 542.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.20x = 603,587.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,587.11/805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.61

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