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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.36, 1,208.61 and 528.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.36, 1,208.61 and 528.35 is: 791.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.36 : 1,208.61 = 528.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.36/1,208.61 = 528.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.36x = 1,208.61 × 528.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.36x = 638,563.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,563.05/806.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.91

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