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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.87, 1,207.13 and 526.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.87, 1,207.13 and 526.67 is: 790.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.87 : 1,207.13 = 526.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.87/1,207.13 = 526.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.87x = 1,207.13 × 526.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.87x = 635,759.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,759.16/803.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.87

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