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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.76, 1,114.32 and 527.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.76, 1,114.32 and 527.88 is: 728.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.76 : 1,114.32 = 527.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.76/1,114.32 = 527.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.76x = 1,114.32 × 527.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.76x = 588,227.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,227.24/807.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.22

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