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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.42, 1,113.06 and 526.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.42, 1,113.06 and 526.18 is: 726.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.42 : 1,113.06 = 526.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.42/1,113.06 = 526.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.42x = 1,113.06 × 526.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.42x = 585,664.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,664.35/806.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.25

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