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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.84, 1,209.53 and 532.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.84, 1,209.53 and 532.11 is: 798.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.84 : 1,209.53 = 532.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.84/1,209.53 = 532.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.84x = 1,209.53 × 532.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.84x = 643,603.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,603.01/805.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.67

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