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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.54, 1,110.70 and 525.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.54, 1,110.70 and 525.38 is: 724.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.54 : 1,110.70 = 525.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.54/1,110.70 = 525.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.54x = 1,110.70 × 525.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.54x = 583,539.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,539.57/805.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.41

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