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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.78, 1,115.83 and 529.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.78, 1,115.83 and 529.18 is: 730.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.78 : 1,115.83 = 529.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.78/1,115.83 = 529.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.78x = 1,115.83 × 529.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.78x = 590,474.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,474.92/808.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.08

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