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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.61, 1,112.80 and 526.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.61, 1,112.80 and 526.75 is: 726.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.61 : 1,112.80 = 526.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.61/1,112.80 = 526.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.61x = 1,112.80 × 526.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.61x = 586,167.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,167.40/806.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.70

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