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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.41, 1,115.32 and 528.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.41, 1,115.32 and 528.81 is: 729.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.41 : 1,115.32 = 528.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.41/1,115.32 = 528.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.41x = 1,115.32 × 528.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.41x = 589,784.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,784.15/808.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.56

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