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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.70, 1,112.76 and 543.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.70, 1,112.76 and 543.26 is: 750.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.70 : 1,112.76 = 543.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.70/1,112.76 = 543.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.70x = 1,112.76 × 543.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.70x = 604,518.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,518.00/805.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.30

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