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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.58, 1,112.68 and 526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.58, 1,112.68 and 526.68 is: 726.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.58 : 1,112.68 = 526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.58/1,112.68 = 526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.58x = 1,112.68 × 526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.58x = 586,026.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,026.30/806.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.56

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