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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.84, 1,111.68 and 526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.84, 1,111.68 and 526.08 is: 725.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.84 : 1,111.68 = 526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.84/1,111.68 = 526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.84x = 1,111.68 × 526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.84x = 584,832.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,832.61/805.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.74

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