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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.76, 1,206.36 and 529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.76, 1,206.36 and 529.80 is: 795.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.76 : 1,206.36 = 529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.76/1,206.36 = 529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.76x = 1,206.36 × 529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.76x = 639,129.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,129.53/803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.17

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