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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.91, 1,116.28 and 529.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.91, 1,116.28 and 529.61 is: 730.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.91 : 1,116.28 = 529.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.91/1,116.28 = 529.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.91x = 1,116.28 × 529.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.91x = 591,186.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,186.15/808.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.85

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