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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.85, 1,113.62 and 527.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.85, 1,113.62 and 527.13 is: 727.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.85 : 1,113.62 = 527.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.85/1,113.62 = 527.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.85x = 1,113.62 × 527.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.85x = 587,022.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,022.51/806.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.55

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