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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.48, 1,116.08 and 529.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.48, 1,116.08 and 529.12 is: 730.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.48 : 1,116.08 = 529.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.48/1,116.08 = 529.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.48x = 1,116.08 × 529.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.48x = 590,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,540.25/808.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.43

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