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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.12, 1,115.37 and 527.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.12, 1,115.37 and 527.85 is: 728.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.12 : 1,115.37 = 527.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.12/1,115.37 = 527.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.12x = 1,115.37 × 527.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.12x = 588,748.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,748.05/808.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.54

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