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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.82, 1,114.41 and 527.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.82, 1,114.41 and 527.95 is: 728.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.82 : 1,114.41 = 527.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.82/1,114.41 = 527.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.82x = 1,114.41 × 527.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.82x = 588,352.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,352.76/807.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.32

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