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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.42, 1,110.81 and 525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.42, 1,110.81 and 525.52 is: 724.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.42 : 1,110.81 = 525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.42/1,110.81 = 525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.42x = 1,110.81 × 525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.42x = 583,752.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,752.87/805.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.78

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