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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.52, 1,110.30 and 543.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.52, 1,110.30 and 543.08 is: 748.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.52 : 1,110.30 = 543.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.52/1,110.30 = 543.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.52x = 1,110.30 × 543.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.52x = 602,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,981.72/805.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.56

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