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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.04, 1,208.62 and 526.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.04, 1,208.62 and 526.55 is: 790.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.04 : 1,208.62 = 526.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.04/1,208.62 = 526.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.04x = 1,208.62 × 526.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.04x = 636,400.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,400.27/805.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.52

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