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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.95, 1,205.03 and 528.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.95, 1,205.03 and 528.94 is: 793.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.95 : 1,205.03 = 528.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.95/1,205.03 = 528.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.95x = 1,205.03 × 528.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.95x = 637,388.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,388.57/802.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.81

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