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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.25, 1,115.03 and 528.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.25, 1,115.03 and 528.39 is: 728.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.25 : 1,115.03 = 528.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.25/1,115.03 = 528.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.25x = 1,115.03 × 528.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.25x = 589,172.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,172.02/808.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.95

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