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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.60, 1,111.89 and 525.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.60, 1,111.89 and 525.88 is: 725.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.60 : 1,111.89 = 525.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.60/1,111.89 = 525.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.60x = 1,111.89 × 525.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.60x = 584,720.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,720.71/805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.82

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