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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.15, 1,205.48 and 529.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.15, 1,205.48 and 529.43 is: 794.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.15 : 1,205.48 = 529.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.15/1,205.48 = 529.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.15x = 1,205.48 × 529.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.15x = 638,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,208.60/803.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.64

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