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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.65, 1,210.29 and 532.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.65, 1,210.29 and 532.27 is: 799.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.65 : 1,210.29 = 532.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.65/1,210.29 = 532.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.65x = 1,210.29 × 532.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.65x = 644,201.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,201.06/805.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.60

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