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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.08, 1,203.42 and 528.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.08, 1,203.42 and 528.10 is: 792.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.08 : 1,203.42 = 528.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.08/1,203.42 = 528.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.08x = 1,203.42 × 528.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.08x = 635,526.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,526.10/802.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.35

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