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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.34, 1,208.78 and 531.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.34, 1,208.78 and 531.61 is: 797.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.34 : 1,208.78 = 531.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.34/1,208.78 = 531.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.34x = 1,208.78 × 531.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.34x = 642,590.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,590.83/805.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.91

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