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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.66, 1,115.93 and 529.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.66, 1,115.93 and 529.36 is: 730.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.66 : 1,115.93 = 529.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.66/1,115.93 = 529.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.66x = 1,115.93 × 529.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.66x = 590,723.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,723.13/808.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.50

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