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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.92, 1,201.08 and 528.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.92, 1,201.08 and 528.44 is: 792.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.92 : 1,201.08 = 528.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.92/1,201.08 = 528.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.92x = 1,201.08 × 528.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.92x = 634,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,698.72/800.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.46

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