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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.41, 1,113.94 and 527.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.41, 1,113.94 and 527.80 is: 728.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.41 : 1,113.94 = 527.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.41/1,113.94 = 527.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.41x = 1,113.94 × 527.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.41x = 587,937.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,937.68/807.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.18

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