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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.34, 1,111.76 and 544.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.34, 1,111.76 and 544.73 is: 751.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.34 : 1,111.76 = 544.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.34/1,111.76 = 544.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.34x = 1,111.76 × 544.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.34x = 605,602.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,602.79/805.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.98

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