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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.48, 1,116.15 and 529.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.48, 1,116.15 and 529.00 is: 730.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.48 : 1,116.15 = 529.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.48/1,116.15 = 529.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.48x = 1,116.15 × 529.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.48x = 590,441.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,441.55/808.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.31

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