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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.29, 1,113.16 and 527.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.29, 1,113.16 and 527.42 is: 727.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.29 : 1,113.16 = 527.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.29/1,113.16 = 527.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.29x = 1,113.16 × 527.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.29x = 587,102.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,102.85/807.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.25

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