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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.28, 1,114.54 and 528.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.28, 1,114.54 and 528.42 is: 728.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.28 : 1,114.54 = 528.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.28/1,114.54 = 528.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.28x = 1,114.54 × 528.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.28x = 588,945.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,945.23/808.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.64

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