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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.80, 1,202.55 and 528.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.80, 1,202.55 and 528.10 is: 793.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.80 : 1,202.55 = 528.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.80/1,202.55 = 528.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.80x = 1,202.55 × 528.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.80x = 635,066.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,066.66/800.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.04

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