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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.22, 1,114.75 and 527.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.22, 1,114.75 and 527.92 is: 728.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.22 : 1,114.75 = 527.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.22/1,114.75 = 527.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.22x = 1,114.75 × 527.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.22x = 588,498.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,498.82/808.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.14

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