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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.85, 1,112.24 and 526.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.85, 1,112.24 and 526.13 is: 726.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.85 : 1,112.24 = 526.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.85/1,112.24 = 526.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.85x = 1,112.24 × 526.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.85x = 585,180.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,180.20/805.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.17

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