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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.84, 1,208.03 and 531.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.84, 1,208.03 and 531.11 is: 797.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.84 : 1,208.03 = 531.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.84/1,208.03 = 531.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.84x = 1,208.03 × 531.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.84x = 641,588.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,588.12/804.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.16

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