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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.72, 1,115.04 and 528.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.72, 1,115.04 and 528.36 is: 729.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.72 : 1,115.04 = 528.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.72/1,115.04 = 528.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.72x = 1,115.04 × 528.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.72x = 589,142.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,142.53/807.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.39

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