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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.49, 1,112.62 and 526.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.49, 1,112.62 and 526.62 is: 726.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.49 : 1,112.62 = 526.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.49/1,112.62 = 526.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.49x = 1,112.62 × 526.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.49x = 585,932.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,932.04/806.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.52

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