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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.42, 1,111.54 and 674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.42, 1,111.54 and 674.20 is: 930.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.42 : 1,111.54 = 674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.42/1,111.54 = 674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.42x = 1,111.54 × 674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.42x = 749,394.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,394.71/805.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.45

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