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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.88, 1,112.80 and 527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.88, 1,112.80 and 527.04 is: 726.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.88 : 1,112.80 = 527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.88/1,112.80 = 527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.88x = 1,112.80 × 527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.88x = 586,490.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,490.11/806.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.86

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