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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.20, 1,212.30 and 529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.20, 1,212.30 and 529.80 is: 794.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.20 : 1,212.30 = 529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.20/1,212.30 = 529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.20x = 1,212.30 × 529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.20x = 642,276.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,276.54/808.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.70

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