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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.75, 1,209.60 and 532.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.75, 1,209.60 and 532.07 is: 798.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.75 : 1,209.60 = 532.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.75/1,209.60 = 532.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.75x = 1,209.60 × 532.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.75x = 643,590.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,590.36/805.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.75

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