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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.80, 1,116.64 and 529.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.80, 1,116.64 and 529.54 is: 731.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.80 : 1,116.64 = 529.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.80/1,116.64 = 529.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.80x = 1,116.64 × 529.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.80x = 591,305.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,305.55/808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.09

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