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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.81, 1,115.76 and 529.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.81, 1,115.76 and 529.05 is: 729.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.81 : 1,115.76 = 529.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.81/1,115.76 = 529.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.81x = 1,115.76 × 529.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.81x = 590,290.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,290.18/808.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.83

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