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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.96, 1,201.96 and 528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.96, 1,201.96 and 528 is: 791.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.96 : 1,201.96 = 528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.96/1,201.96 = 528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.96x = 1,201.96 × 528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.96x = 634,634.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,634.88/801.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.35

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