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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.29, 1,113.14 and 526.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.29, 1,113.14 and 526.40 is: 726.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.29 : 1,113.14 = 526.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.29/1,113.14 = 526.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.29x = 1,113.14 × 526.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.29x = 585,956.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,956.82/806.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.73

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