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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.39, 1,111.25 and 510.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.39, 1,111.25 and 510.55 is: 704.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.39 : 1,111.25 = 510.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.39/1,111.25 = 510.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.39x = 1,111.25 × 510.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.39x = 567,348.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,348.69/805.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.44

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