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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.85, 1,115 and 528.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.85, 1,115 and 528.13 is: 728.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.85 : 1,115 = 528.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.85/1,115 = 528.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.85x = 1,115 × 528.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.85x = 588,864.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,864.95/807.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.93

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