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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.65, 1,211.33 and 529.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.65, 1,211.33 and 529.48 is: 795.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.65 : 1,211.33 = 529.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.65/1,211.33 = 529.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.65x = 1,211.33 × 529.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.65x = 641,369.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,369.33/806.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.10

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