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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.56, 1,204.32 and 529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.56, 1,204.32 and 529.44 is: 794.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.56 : 1,204.32 = 529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.56/1,204.32 = 529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.56x = 1,204.32 × 529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.56x = 637,615.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,615.18/802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.48

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