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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.22, 1,111.95 and 526.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.22, 1,111.95 and 526.23 is: 725.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.22 : 1,111.95 = 526.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.22/1,111.95 = 526.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.22x = 1,111.95 × 526.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.22x = 585,141.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,141.45/806.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.78

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