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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.97, 1,113.17 and 539.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.97, 1,113.17 and 539.97 is: 745.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.97 : 1,113.17 = 539.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.97/1,113.17 = 539.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.97x = 1,113.17 × 539.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.97x = 601,078.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,078.40/805.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.78

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