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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.94, 1,206.52 and 529.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.94, 1,206.52 and 529.94 is: 795.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.94 : 1,206.52 = 529.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.94/1,206.52 = 529.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.94x = 1,206.52 × 529.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.94x = 639,383.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,383.21/803.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.31

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