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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.36, 1,203.90 and 528.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.36, 1,203.90 and 528.58 is: 793.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.36 : 1,203.90 = 528.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.36/1,203.90 = 528.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.36x = 1,203.90 × 528.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.36x = 636,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,357.46/802.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.11

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