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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.36, 1,112.46 and 526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.36, 1,112.46 and 526.50 is: 726.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.36 : 1,112.46 = 526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.36/1,112.46 = 526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.36x = 1,112.46 × 526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.36x = 585,710.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,710.19/806.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.37

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