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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.80, 1,204.79 and 529.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.80, 1,204.79 and 529.47 is: 794.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.80 : 1,204.79 = 529.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.80/1,204.79 = 529.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.80x = 1,204.79 × 529.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.80x = 637,897.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,897.51/802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.59

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