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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.68, 1,112.34 and 526.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.68, 1,112.34 and 526.40 is: 725.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.68 : 1,112.34 = 526.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.68/1,112.34 = 526.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.68x = 1,112.34 × 526.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.68x = 585,535.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,535.78/806.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.86

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