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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.48, 1,206.20 and 528.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.48, 1,206.20 and 528.60 is: 793.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.48 : 1,206.20 = 528.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.48/1,206.20 = 528.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.48x = 1,206.20 × 528.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.48x = 637,597.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,597.32/803.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.54

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