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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.35, 1,114.90 and 524.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.35, 1,114.90 and 524.26 is: 723.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.35 : 1,114.90 = 524.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.35/1,114.90 = 524.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.35x = 1,114.90 × 524.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.35x = 584,491.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,491.29/807.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.96

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