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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.57, 1,208.37 and 531.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.57, 1,208.37 and 531.97 is: 797.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.57 : 1,208.37 = 531.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.57/1,208.37 = 531.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.57x = 1,208.37 × 531.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.57x = 642,816.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,816.59/805.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.96

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