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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.46, 1,115.94 and 528.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.46, 1,115.94 and 528.87 is: 730.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.46 : 1,115.94 = 528.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.46/1,115.94 = 528.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.46x = 1,115.94 × 528.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.46x = 590,187.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,187.19/808.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.01

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