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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.86, 1,111.76 and 526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.86, 1,111.76 and 526 is: 725.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.86 : 1,111.76 = 526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.86/1,111.76 = 526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.86x = 1,111.76 × 526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.86x = 584,785.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,785.76/805.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.67

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