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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.48, 1,112.10 and 543.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.48, 1,112.10 and 543.40 is: 750.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.48 : 1,112.10 = 543.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.48/1,112.10 = 543.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.48x = 1,112.10 × 543.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.48x = 604,315.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,315.14/805.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.25

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