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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.84, 1,111.72 and 543.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.84, 1,111.72 and 543.40 is: 749.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.84 : 1,111.72 = 543.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.84/1,111.72 = 543.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.84x = 1,111.72 × 543.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.84x = 604,108.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,108.65/805.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.66

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