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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.90, 1,111.80 and 526.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.90, 1,111.80 and 526.03 is: 725.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.90 : 1,111.80 = 526.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.90/1,111.80 = 526.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.90x = 1,111.80 × 526.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.90x = 584,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,843.52/805.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.70

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