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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.41, 1,111.04 and 526.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.41, 1,111.04 and 526.11 is: 725.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.41 : 1,111.04 = 526.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.41/1,111.04 = 526.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.41x = 1,111.04 × 526.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.41x = 584,523.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,523.70/805.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.75

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