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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808, 1,115.36 and 532.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808, 1,115.36 and 532.80 is: 735.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808 : 1,115.36 = 532.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808/1,115.36 = 532.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808x = 1,115.36 × 532.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808x = 594,263.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,263.81/808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.48

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