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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.57, 1,111.71 and 456.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.57, 1,111.71 and 456.25 is: 629.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.57 : 1,111.71 = 456.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.57/1,111.71 = 456.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.57x = 1,111.71 × 456.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.57x = 507,217.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,217.69/805.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.64

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