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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.58, 1,111.31 and 525.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.58, 1,111.31 and 525.69 is: 725.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.58 : 1,111.31 = 525.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.58/1,111.31 = 525.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.58x = 1,111.31 × 525.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.58x = 584,196.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,196.37/805.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.19

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