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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.47, 1,110.25 and 543.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.47, 1,110.25 and 543.03 is: 748.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.47 : 1,110.25 = 543.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.47/1,110.25 = 543.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.47x = 1,110.25 × 543.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.47x = 602,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,899.06/805.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.51

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