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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.86, 1,207.92 and 528.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.86, 1,207.92 and 528.11 is: 791.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.86 : 1,207.92 = 528.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.86/1,207.92 = 528.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.86x = 1,207.92 × 528.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.86x = 637,908.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,908.59/805.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.59

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