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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.92, 1,113.38 and 527.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.92, 1,113.38 and 527.57 is: 727.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.92 : 1,113.38 = 527.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.92/1,113.38 = 527.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.92x = 1,113.38 × 527.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.92x = 587,385.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,385.89/806.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.94

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