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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.88, 1,209.45 and 529.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.88, 1,209.45 and 529.13 is: 793.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.88 : 1,209.45 = 529.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.88/1,209.45 = 529.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.88x = 1,209.45 × 529.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.88x = 639,956.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,956.28/806.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.12

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