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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.15, 1,206.83 and 527.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.15, 1,206.83 and 527.39 is: 790.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.15 : 1,206.83 = 527.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.15/1,206.83 = 527.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.15x = 1,206.83 × 527.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.15x = 636,470.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,470.07/805.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.50

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