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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.00, 1,204.37 and 528.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.00, 1,204.37 and 528.63 is: 793.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.00 : 1,204.37 = 528.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.00/1,204.37 = 528.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.00x = 1,204.37 × 528.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.00x = 636,660.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,660.94/802.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.84

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