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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.66, 1,114.80 and 527.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.66, 1,114.80 and 527.93 is: 728.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.66 : 1,114.80 = 527.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.66/1,114.80 = 527.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.66x = 1,114.80 × 527.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.66x = 588,530.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,530.79/807.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.69

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