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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.48, 1,115.20 and 528.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.48, 1,115.20 and 528.80 is: 729.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.48 : 1,115.20 = 528.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.48/1,115.20 = 528.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.48x = 1,115.20 × 528.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.48x = 589,717.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,717.76/808.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.42

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