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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.72, 1,118.96 and 527.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.72, 1,118.96 and 527.49 is: 728.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.72 : 1,118.96 = 527.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.72/1,118.96 = 527.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.72x = 1,118.96 × 527.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.72x = 590,244.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,244.33/810.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.05

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