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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.32, 1,110.48 and 525.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.32, 1,110.48 and 525.80 is: 725.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.32 : 1,110.48 = 525.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.32/1,110.48 = 525.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.32x = 1,110.48 × 525.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.32x = 583,884.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,884.83/805.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.03

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