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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.30, 1,183.01 and 528.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.30, 1,183.01 and 528.80 is: 793.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.30 : 1,183.01 = 528.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.30/1,183.01 = 528.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.30x = 1,183.01 × 528.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.30x = 625,567.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,567.13/788.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.57

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