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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.19, 1,112.55 and 526.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.19, 1,112.55 and 526.59 is: 726.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.19 : 1,112.55 = 526.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.19/1,112.55 = 526.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.19x = 1,112.55 × 526.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.19x = 585,857.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,857.70/806.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.70

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