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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.74, 1,115.88 and 529.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.74, 1,115.88 and 529.02 is: 729.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.74 : 1,115.88 = 529.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.74/1,115.88 = 529.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.74x = 1,115.88 × 529.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.74x = 590,322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,322.84/808.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.93

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